Department of Pastoral Counseling
& Marriage and Family Therapy

Core Courses (18 credits or 6 courses from those offered in the MFT Program):

• CNS 740 Marital Therapy
• CNS 741 Parenting
• CNS 743 Human Sexuality
• CNS 795 Marriage, Family and Friendship Therapy
• CNS 796 Symposium in Family Therapy
• CNS 850 Supervised Case Seminar
• CNS 870 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy

All courses are recommended and may be required for certification or licensure.

Admissions:

Persons holding an appropriate Master's Degree with related counseling/therapy experience are eligible to apply for admission to the Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy.

The applicant seeking admission to the Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy:

1. Submit a completed Graduate Arts and Science Application and complete additional requirements of the Department of Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
2. Submit proof of a Master's Degree including Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools previously attended. Student copies are not accepted.
3. Meet with the Chairperson of the Department of Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
4. Submit three letters of recommendation directly to the Chairperson of the Department from persons who can attest to significant professional experience and/or demonstrated potential for success in the field of counseling.
5. Submit the application fee.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Completion of the Program requirements - 18 Credits - with the appropriate distribution of courses.
2. A minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
3. Satisfactory completion of all professional and clinical criteria established by the Department.

Last Updated: April 2005
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