Chapman University

Marriage & Family Therapy Program

Last Updated

December 1, 2016

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides a solid foundation for practice as a marriage and family therapist. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in California and is one of the only seven programs in the sstate that is accredited by the Commission on Accredidation for Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE). The program includes a substantial practicum component in which the students spend on full year working under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals in a state-of-the-art onsite therapy training clinic. Students in this program complete a minimum of 60 credits.

Program Overview

Program Administrator

Dr. Cassidy Manton, M.S., LMFT

Department Emphasis

100% Family Therapy

Campus Enrollment

Program Options

Master’s

Areas of Study

Therapy (Couples, Marriage, or Family) - Master's

Department Address

One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
United States

Phone Number

714-744-7837

Website

https://www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/ma-marriage-f…

Graduate Program

Graduate Director

Dr. Naveen Jonathan

Graduate Courses Offered

Assessment of Individuals and Families
Research and Bibliographic Methods
Psychopharmacology for MFTs
MFT Theories I and II
Couple Therapy
Diagnosis & Treatment of Children/Ado
Advanced Psychopathology & Diagnosis
Crisis Management and Clinical Process
Ethics and Professional Issues for MFTs
Assessment & Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
Advanced Theoretical Applications
Assessment & Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Group Therapy
Family Life Cycle and Aging
Multicultural Issues in Therapy
Public Mental Health
Career Counseling
Practicum I and II

Graduate Accreditations/Approval

COAMFTE

Master's Level

Masters Program Options

Marriage and Family Therapy

Masters Comments

Applications are due February 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Those with an undergraduate major other than psychology must complete 4 specific prerequisite requirements. The GRE is required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.3. Financial assistance is available for qualified students and there are a few fellowships offered each admission cycle to recruit our top candidates. Please visit our website for additional information about the application process and program requirements.

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.

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