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About

Are you interested in becoming a licensed family therapist? Would you enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families work through difficult life transitions? East Carolina University's Marriage and Family Therapy, M.Sc. program prepares you to become a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).

Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy, M.Sc. program of East Carolina University has been continuously accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) since 1992 and prepares students that are grounded in systems theory and its application to clinical practice. ECU's MFT program will provide you with diverse range of clinical and theoretical orientations that help to prepare you to become a competent and confident therapist. Students work cooperatively with individuals, couples, and families on treatment teams at ECU's Family Therapy Clinic to develop and apply creative therapeutic strategies to intervene in the lives of clients. The Family Therapy Clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art digital recording software so that all student client sessions can be recorded. You will enjoy studying the art of couple and family therapy under the direction of a faculty supervisor that provides feedback to you on your development and progress with clients through live and video-recorded sessions.

Each student is encouraged to develop a personalized therapeutic orientation and style that integrates theory and technique with a personalized approach for each student therapist. The combination of didactic course work and live supervision of your clinical work, creates a learning environment where students flourish and are prepared to become leaders in the rising generation.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina's MFT program has gained national recognition for the collaborative work with larger systems, particularly within the field of medical family therapy. Within the southeastern region of the United States, ECU's MFT program is highly regarded in producing qualified therapists are proficient in administering therapy that is informed by cutting edge empirical theories.ECU MFT students have enjoyed 100-percent job placement once they graduate and have passed the national exam with a high degree of proficiency. Our graduates have gone on to successful and rewarding careers in private practice, community mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, military bases, medical schools, behavioral health units, and hospitals. Some of our graduates have opted to pursue advanced graduate degrees and obtained PhD that place them in University settings as faculty members all over the nation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Couple and Family Dynamics
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Family Therapy Theories and Techniques
  • Ethics and Professional Issues in MFT
  • Psychopathology and Diagnosis in MFT
  • MFT Practicum I, II, and III
  • Group Dynamics and Group Therapy
  • Systemic Supervision in MFT
  • Research Methods in MFT
  • Advanced MFT Theories and Techniques
  • MFT Internship I, II, and III

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
78

Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
78

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at East Carolina University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • GRE or MAT scores
  • Prerequisite courses in psychology or related field
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Interview with faculty

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    20807 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
  • National

    20807 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
  • In-State

    7658 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 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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