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Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy

The Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy program is designed to lead highly qualified LMFT practitioners through an in-depth study of advanced therapy methods. Students will gain experience in mentoring master-level counselors, serving as counseling supervisors and classroom instructors, and participating in seminar-style sessions with guest lecturers.

Program Description

The program includes:

• Seminar-style sessions with guest lecturers sharing an intensive review of therapy methodologies
• Engaging research and publication opportunities for students
• Off-campus training at renowned facilities in the U.S. and abroad
• An independent study project

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Hold a Master's degree in marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, psychology, or another related mental health field
• Have a full, associate, or intern license in a mental health field such as LMFT, LPC, or MSW
• Have a Master's degree GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Provide three letters of recommendation from a licensed therapist or counselor
• Complete an interview with graduate counseling faculty to assess an overview of marriage and family therapy, its models, applications, and ranks clinical skills for future improvement as a marriage and family therapist

Foundation Coursework

Applicants with an LPC or MSW license may need to complete additional foundation courses, including:

• COU-6320 Principles of Marriage & Family Therapy
• COU-6321 Strategies for Interventions in Family Therapy
• COU-6322 Family Systems
• COU-6323 Family of Origins
• Two foundation classes must be completed prior to the first doctoral class
• All foundation classes must be completed prior to the third year of doctoral study

Program Mission

The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Marriage & Family Therapy Doctoral Studies Program is to prepare students who will function at the highest level of competence and make a contribution to the field of marriage and family therapy in regard to intervention-based research based on family systems theory.

Accreditation

The Ph.D. program in marriage and family therapy is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Tuition and Fees

The estimated cost per credit hour for Marriage & Family Therapy Doctoral students is:

• Tuition: $1000
• General Fee: $100
• Technology Fee: $50
• Tuition & Fee Total: $1,150 per hour The total tuition and fees for the 68-80 credit hour program are estimated to be $78,200 - $92,000.