Marriage and Family Therapy Admissions

The admission process is conducted once a year in a two-stage process: review of the written application materials followed by invited small group interviews. The program seeks a diverse student body, including diversity in cultural background, age and experience. The ratio of acceptances to applications varies from year to year.

Two separate applications must be filed for admission consideration. One application is made directly to the Graduate Division of the University. (Consult the Graduate Bulletin for information about University admission.) The second application is made directly to the MFT program.

The deadline to apply for the MFT program is January 15. Application materials are available at the end of October in the Counseling and School Psychology office, North Education 179.

Specific requirements for admission include:

1. Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university;
2. Undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 in the last 60 units taken; (Transcripts must be included with the application.)
3. Postbaccalaureate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all units taken;
4. Copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores;
5. Three letters of recommendation;
6. Applicant's personal statement, including personal profile and professional goals;
7. Experiential background relevant to the counseling field, including work history, volunteer activities, and relevant life experience; and
8. Effective interpersonal skills appropriate to MFT as demonstrated by written recommendations, employment record, individual and/ or group interview, and other relevant life experiences.

Important Links:

• Marriage and Family Therapy Application Directions
• Marriage and Family Therapy Admissions-Application
• Marriage and Family Therapy Official Letter of Rec
  

NOTE: When making application to the MFT, all materials are to be submitted as part of a single admission packet. All letters of recommendation should be sealed for confidentiality and enclosed with your admissions packet.  In addition to the official transcripts forwarded to the Graduate Division, please include an unofficial copy of your transcripts and GRE score with your MFT program application.