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
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International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.
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Counselling Psychology View 805 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
20807 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
7658 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 24 months.
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Scholarships Information
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