Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)

Department of Human Development and Family Science

Students in this thesis-only degree program take course work that balances the need to acquire basic knowledge about the family and developmental processes that take place within it, with the need to obtain extensive relationally/systemically based and multiculturally-informed training and supervision in how one may intervene ethically and effectively in these family processes. Six students per year are accepted; consequently, admission to this program option is intensely competitive.

MFT Graduates of this program complete at least 500 therapy hours, 250 of which must be relational. They also will receive at least 100 hours of supervision (individual and group). Fifty of the supervision hours must be via direct observation (live or videotaped). Students leave this two year program ready to work in entry level family therapy jobs. Additionally, our MFT/M.S. graduates are prepared to and often do pursue doctoral training at Auburn or elsewhere. Students in this thesis only degree program take course work that balances the need to acquire basic knowledge about the family and developmental processes that take place within it, with the need to obtain extensive relationally/systemically based and multiculturally-informed training and supervision in how one may intervene ethically and effectively in these family processes.

Degree Level
Master's
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Area(s) of Study
Therapy/Counseling (individual, couples, marriage, or family)
Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Department Chair
Director of Graduate Studies