Overview

With a small 15/1 student/core faculty ratio, students are mentored in small supervision groups and go on to be clinicians, leaders and innovators within the field. Graduates work in agencies, schools, and private practice, or go on to complete doctoral studies.

Southern Connecticut State University awards a unique Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree. Students select between either a two or three-year track of study. In both tracks students start with dyadic coursework, progress to seeing clients in the University’s on-site Family Clinic, then move into off-site agency internship in the final year of program enrollment. Rigorous academics, comprehensive clinical training, and a unique self-of the-therapist focus are hallmarks of a program that is committed to diversity, insists on cultural competency, and values experiential learning.

Key Facts

Graduates with Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University will be able to:

Practice from a systemic lens

Practice from a culturally competent lens

Demonstrate skills of entry-level MFT clinician
Demonstrate excellence in teaching

Establish and maintain the identity of Marriage and Family Therapists

Participate in scholarly activities that enhance the field of MFT

Demonstrate a commitment to cultural competence and/or social justice in at least one area of professional work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family of Origin

Family Systems Theory

Therapeutic Use of Self

Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in MFT

Diversity and Multicultural Practice in MFT Practice

Couples Therapy

Family and Individual Development Over the Life Cycle

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

transcripts from all university/college coursework
MFT Essay
two references (SCSU will email a web-based form/link to each reviewer an applicant designates)
current résumé or curriculum vitae

international student supporting materials (if required)
Qualified candidates have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. The university requires an undergraduate quality point ratio (QPR) of 3.0 as a standard of acceptance, however a limited number of students with an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be accepted conditionally.

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

22446 USD / year

≈ 22446 USD / year
Out-of-State

22446 USD / year

≈ 22446 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8716 USD / year

≈ 8716 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: 484 USD per credit

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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

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