University of Southern California Rossier School of Education Master of Marriage and Family Therapy USC Rossier School of Education 3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 800 Los Angeles, CA 90089-4038 US   Phone: 1-213-740-0224 Fax: 1-213-740-9433   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.M.F.T. - Master of Marriage and Family Therapy On Campus   The Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed for people interested in working as counselors in clinics, healthcare centers, schools, and private practice. The program focuses on training in dealing with a spectrum of personal and professional problems facing individuals and families, including relationship difficulties, family dysfunction, parenting issues and behavior problems. The Rossier School of Education is one of the world’s premier centers for the study of urban education. Rossier is committed to preparing teachers, researchers, counselors, and administrators for leadership positions. Students who complete this specialized professional degree program and who fulfill the additional state-mandated requirements are eligible for the State of California’s Marriage and Family Therapy license. A minimum of 60 units is required. Distinctive Benefits • The MFT program is housed in a Research I university and adheres to the practice of training clinicians in empirically-validated theories and interventions. • Clinical faculty are also practitioners and are devoted to teaching, advising, and mentoring students through their educational experience. • The program provides individualized attention, specialty training opportunities, and high clinical and academic standards reflective of USC’s reputation for academic excellence. Career Options • Clinical directors • Case managers • Psychotherapists • Child therapists • Couples counselors     Accreditation Information: WASC; California Board of Behavioral Sciences  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Sealed official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, including community college coursework.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable