Overview

Key facts

The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at University of Miami meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida. Licensure allows for the independent practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, including private practice or practice in mental health counseling agencies, clinics, hospitals, public and private schools, and a range of other settings. Many of our students also go on to obtain doctoral degrees in related fields.

The curriculum includes 15 content courses and a practicum year. Students can complete the program in 2 years, 3 years, or 4 years. Additional requirements include a self-examination, Personal Growth Experience and a Comprehensive Examination prior to completing the program.

Mission

To prepare students for professional practice at the Master’s level in Mental Health Counseling (MHC), and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) through the integration of theory, research and skills derived from science-based education.

Goals

The Master’s program prepares students to function as culturally competent counselors to address the mental health needs of a diverse client population.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Human Development

Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling

Assessment Strategies for Counselors I

Counseling Process and Practice

Psychosocial Bases of Social and Cultural Diversity

Counseling Theories & Practice

Psychopathology for Counselors

Counseling & Sexuality

Substance Abuse and Addictions: Theories and Counseling

Theory and Practice with Children & Adolescents

Research & Program Evaluation in Counseling

Marriage and Family Specialty (Required)

Dynamics of Marriage and Family Systems

Family Therapy

Therapy for Couples

Practicum in Counseling

Practicum Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Counselling Psychology View 805 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

148 _{(quantitative)}

4.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Coursework in psychology; in the absence of coursework in psychology, previous experience in human and social development as undergraduates, especially for those making a career change.
Previous experience in human service activities, whether paid or volunteer, is a plus.
Letters of recommendation (three). Letters are primarily from academic sources and describe academic performance, fund of psychological knowledge, writing skills, interpersonal skills, and/or knowledge of research and statistics. These letters should address your interpersonal skills, verbal and writing skills, leadership ability and/or motivation for a degree in counseling.

Tuition Fee

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International

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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