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Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

University of La Verne

  • La Verne, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of La Verne campus

About the program

Master's degree training marriage 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

  • Learners studying Marriage and Family Therapy can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Private practice
  • Hospitals
  • Community clinics

Curriculum

  • 60 credits over three years
  • Full or part time. Covers family systems theory
  • Clinical assessment and treatment of emotional problems
  • With optional sex therapy pathway
  • Tele-therapy preparation and supervised direct client work. Application includes a five-page essay.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts
  • Recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Programme-specific requirements and English proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university; official transcripts, Recommendation letters, Personal statement, Program-specific extras; proof of English proficiency unless exempt

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate requirements and recommended completion dates on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts showing a regionally accredited bachelor degree
  2. Recommendation letters
  3. Personal statement
  4. Programme extras and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Arrange the university health insurance fee for international students.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,905 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLa Verne Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Community Well-Being
DepartmentMarriage and Family Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value61
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.