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Master of Couples and Family Therapy
- Seattle, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- 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
| Campus | First Hill |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 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.
The next deadline is 25 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,818 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,380 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 86, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120, IELTS Academic 6.5.

