The program is designed for individuals who hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related mental health discipline. Applicants should be license-eligible in their state before beginning the DMFT program and actively engaged in clinical practice, either working under associate registration toward licensure or already fully licensed.

Current master’s students in their final year of study may also apply, provided they will complete the degree requirement before the official program start date, and meet license-eligibility requirements during their first semester in the program. Students must possess an associate number by the first semester of the program and good standing in the program may be jeopardized if they don’t secure and maintain an associate number or license throughout the duration of the program.

Application for admission with a $45 application fee
Official transcript from an accredited college or university
reflecting the completion of a master's degree.
3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities
may be available to help a student overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program
interview (student's choice). Written statement (500-word
maximum) or interview will address:

What are your educational goals?

How will this program help meet those goals?

What makes you a good fit for CBU?

Additional requirements may be requested
Meeting standard admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the graduate program of choice

Marriage and Family Therapy, DMFT (Online)

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