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Master of Couple and Family Therapy

Briercrest College and Seminary

  • Caronport, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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Briercrest College and Seminary campus

About the program

The COAMFTE-accredited doctorate prepares students for academic, Research, Supervisory and senior clinical work.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and conduct concepts and methods in Couple and Family Therapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 81 to 114 credits combining systemic theory
  • Three consecutive terms of full-time community internship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • University professor
  • Academic researcher
  • Clinical supervisor
  • Senior clinician
  • Program director

Curriculum

  • 81 to 114 credits combining systemic theory
  • Clinical practice and research: four internal practicums at the on-campus clinic
  • Three consecutive terms of full-time community internship
  • A Clinical Portfolio and a dissertation. Must finish within eight years.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA from an accredited institution
  • transcripts via WES
  • pastoral and academic references
  • English scores
  • interview for counselling and chaplaincy streams
  • commitment to the Seminary Student Life Covenant.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited institution, Evidence of living faith, Commitment to the Seminary Student Life Covenant, Pastoral and academic references, Interview for counselling and chaplaincy programmes. Applicants 28+ without a degree: Certificate of the Seminary route or 90 credit hours of undergraduate work

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT 101

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Undergraduate Degree Certificate
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Identification
  • Curriculum Vitae if Requested
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and apply at least six months before the start. Complete the online application and pay the 250 CAD non-refundable fee. Send transcripts through WES and submit the pastoral and academic reference forms. Complete the interview for counselling or chaplaincy programmes. Show English scores if needed. Complete the PAL interview. Deposit first-year tuition
  2. fees and living costs into your student account. Receive the acceptance letter and proof of funds
  3. then apply for the study permit
  4. issued on arrival in Canada.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,594 CAD
Application fee$250 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusCaronport
Faculty or schoolBriercrest Seminary
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value75
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    16 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    30 Apr 2027

    167 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.