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Master of Couples and Family Therapy

Seattle University

  • Seattle, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Seattle University campus

About the program

A two-year, 45-credit programme training systemic couples and family therapists.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Couples and Family Therapy. Apply knowledge in areas including 45 credits over two years
  • starting in August. Courses include systemic care skills
  • . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
  • couples and family therapist

Curriculum

  • 45 credits over two years
  • starting in August. Courses include systemic care skills
  • ethics
  • law and systemic therapy practice
  • family therapy theories and models
  • systemic assessment and diagnosis
  • counseling techniques and couples and family therapy in a multicultural context
  • with clinical practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • evaluated by the university for non-US credentials; GRE (code 4695) or GMAT (code 5613) only for three-year degrees or non-graded transcripts; programme-specific documents such as essays
  • resume and recommendations; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE Academic or Duolingo) unless an exemption applies.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent (credential evaluation by the university); GRE (code 4695) or GMAT (code 5613) required only for three-year degrees or non-graded transcripts; programme-specific documents

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 120
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • CV / Resume

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,818 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusFirst Hill
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    25 Jul 2027

    253 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.