Overview

Relationships as a pathway to healing

Students in the Marital and Family Therapy program at University of San Diego complete rigorous coursework and a 12-month clinical practicum in community sites, such as Rady Children’s Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry and the Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research at UCSD. Full-time students graduate in 2 years and accrue approximately 1100 hours toward the 3,000 hours required for MFT licensure in California. After graduation, students become Registered Associate Marital and Family Therapists and continue their training in preparation for licensure.

Our biospsychosocial, systems approach centers on relationships, focusing on cultivating a deeper understanding of how family interactions and social connections affect our daily lives. Our approach to family therapy education has been described in our best-selling books, Essential Skills in Family Therapy, 3rd edition (Guilford, 2018) Clinician’s Guide to Research Methods: Foundations of Evidence-based Practice (Guilford, 2014), and Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists (Guilford, 2011). We provide specialized training in medical settings, which is described in The Therapist’s Guide to Psychopharmacology (Guilford, 2006) and Mental Health Professionals in Medical Settings: A Primer (Norton, 2002).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Family Therapy

Family Therapy Theories

Psychopathology in the Family

Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues in Family Therapy

Human Diversity in Family Therapy

Family Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Submit the University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Online Application and $45 application fee

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Official transcript from the university where you earned your bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application

Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation at the time of application

Two letters of recommendation

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose of 500-words maximum

Official score reports for the TOEFL or the IELTS is required of all international applicants and may only be waived if English is the applicant’s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia

Tuition Fees

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51000 USD / year

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51000 USD / year

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51000 USD / year

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Living costs

San Diego

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1400 - 2455 USD / month

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Relationships as a pathway to healing

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