Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern Mississippi is a hallmark of the MFT program is faculty/student mentoring. Faculty maintain an open-door policy and invite dialogue. Although the program’s focus on personal growth can be intense, faculty are actively engaged in the process through experiential activities, feedback, and group exploration that enhance self-awareness and promote therapist development. Faculty serve as clinical supervisors participating in live supervision and observation in our clinic, where students receive real-time feedback and guidance as they enhance their clinical skills.

What Will I Learn?

Students enrolled in the academic and clinical training in the MFT program advance their knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Development of genuine relationships with self and others
Increased self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and self-worth
Assessment and diagnosis of mental illness
Joining and creating an effective therapeutic alliance
Application of therapy models and interventions that promote change
Enhanced understanding of diversity and global awareness
Provision of therapy services to individuals, couples, and families

Accreditation

The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at USM is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) and meets the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Mississippi.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Prepracticum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Practice of MFT
Couple Therapy
Gender and Culture in Therapeutic Relationships
Family Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Marriage and Family Therapy Theories
Advanced Study of Marriage and Family Therapy Theories
Ethics and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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General requirements

A minimum of 2.75 undergraduate GPA
GRE scores – verbal and analytical writing
Three reference letters that speak to your ability to succeed in graduate school and your emotional maturity; two letters must be from former professors
A written essay identifying your personal and professional goals
A resume
A personal interview with the program director and clinical faculty

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6142 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6142 USD / year

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In-State

5142 USD / year

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Living costs

West Hattiesburg

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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What Will I Learn?

Accreditation

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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