University of La Verne

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - Marriage and Family Therapy

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MFT program trains students to become therapists to meet the psychological needs of families, couples, and children in a changing society. It combines theoretical training with practical experiences to prepare students for both professional counseling careers as well as possible doctoral study. General systems theory provides the theoretical foundation for the MFT program, and students are exposed to a range of theoretical orientations that reflect a systems perspective. In California, completion of this program fulfills all of the academic requirements of the Board of Behavioral Science for licensure in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as the academic requirements for Califonria community college counseling and instructor positions.

Accreditation:

Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of a 5-7 page statement of purpose and autobiography; resume; three letters of recommendation from professors and colleagues who are familiar with the applicant's academic and professional abilities, potential, and appropriateness for the counseling profession; interview with at least two psychology faculty members; completion of a test of written language.

# of Credits Required:

55

International Student Requirements:

The University of La Verne is authorized to issue an I-20 only after international applicants have been accepted for admission and have submitted the $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. International students with F-1 or J-1 visas may apply to and attend only the Central Campus. To apply for admission, international applicants must submit all of the application materials required, as well as a notarized original statement indicating how the student will meet the financial obligations for graduate study at La Verne.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

575.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999