Marriage and Family Therapy, MS

Program Coordinator: Damon Rappleyea (324 Rivers Building; 252-737-2416; rappleyead@ecu.edu)

The marriage and family therapy (MFT) program at East Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Enrollment in the marriage and family therapy program is limited and admission is competitive. Acceptance into the program is contingent on prior admission to the Graduate School, application to the marriage and family therapy program, a personal interview with the clinical faculty, and a favorable recommendation from the MFT faculty. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program are based on the following criteria: undergraduate and graduate GPA, standardized test scores (MAT or GRE), work or practicum experiences, a statement of professional objectives, and performance during the personal interview. Upon acceptance into the program, students typically begin course work in the fall semester.

The marriage and family therapy program requires a minimum of 51 s.h. as follows:

1. Theoretical foundations in marriage and family therapy - 6 s.h.

2. Clinical practice - 18 s.h.

3. Human development and family studies - 3 s.h.

(Choose one of the following courses.)

4. Professional identity and ethics - 3 s.h.

HDFS 6411 - Family Therapy Issues

5. Research - 6 s.h.

6. Electives - 6 s.h.

6 s.h. of thesis or advisor-approved electives

7. Supervised clinical practice - 9 s.h.

Note:

The Department of Human Development and Family Science administers a marriage and family therapy clinic, which serves as a clinical training and research site for the program.

Additional information about graduate programs and application information can be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Human Development and Family Science, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.