About the course

The University of Rochester?s Post Degree Program in Marriage and Family Therapy is accepting applicants for Fall 2020. The Post-degree Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry provides training for professionals who already have an advanced degree (MS, MD or Ph.D.), and are interested in specialty training in family therapy theory and clinical practice. Students receive education and training in the major family therapy conceptual and clinical models, theories of family development across the life cycle and relevant research. They are generally full-time employees and work in a variety of medical and community mental health settings. Post-degree courses are offered in conjunction with courses in the masters program in order to meet individual needs and goals. Supervised clinical training occurs with a diverse client population, presenting a broad range of individual, couple and family problems. Students receive clinical placements in a range of mental health and health care settings. The Program emphasizes strength based and culturally sensitive approaches to therapy, focusing on systems of biopsychosocial integration. A rich, multi-disciplinary training context prepares creative and competent marriage and family therapists who can work in a variety of workplace environments ranging from mental health and behavioral health programs to community agencies, school based programs and medical settings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$107,040

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Rochester
Summer (May), 2024	Rochester
Fall (August), 2024	Rochester
Spring (January), 2025	Rochester
Summer (May), 2025	Rochester
Fall (August), 2025	Rochester
Spring (January), 2026	Rochester
Summer (May), 2026	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rochester

Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate. Evidence of the earned degree is required prior to matriculation in the form of an official transcript noting degree conferral.

　　Statement of Purpose

　　Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.

　　Please do not mail a hard copy at this time.

　　3 Letters of Recommendation

　　GRE scores are optional and submission is at the discretion of the applicant.

　　Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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