Overview

As they study human development and marital and family relations, students of the Marriage and Family Therapy program of the Utah State University are provided with basic academic and initial clinical practice requirements for Utah state licensure as marriage and family therapists and for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) and qualifies students for intern-level licensure as marriage and family therapists in the state of Utah.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is housed in the College of Education and Human Services, which is in the top 2% of all graduate colleges of education in the nation and is ranked third in total research dollars received.

Career Options

Recent graduates have found employment as counselors in the following areas:

Public schools

Academic departments at colleges and universities

Research centers

Hospitals

Head Start

Child care programs

Social services agencies

Mental health agencies

Private and clinical practice settings

Extension services

Financial institutions and agencies

Any related agencies that teach about, study, or serve individuals and families

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Statistics

Human Development Theories

Family Theories

Survey of Marriage and Family Therapy

Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy

Cultural Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is preferred that applicants have the equivalent of at least a minor in family, consumer, or child studies. However, competent students have been admitted from a variety of backgrounds. If a student does not have a family, consumer, or child studies background, they may be required to take prerequisite courses depending on their experience

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE or MAT

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32570 USD / year

≈ 32570 USD / year
Out-of-State

32570 USD / year

≈ 32570 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year

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