Program Overview
The Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Family Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 705 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Florida City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Systems Theory
- Substance Abuse/Addictions and Critical Issues in Systems Theory
- Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy: Counseling Theories and Techniques
- Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Practice in Marital & Family Therapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Research in Marital and Family Therapy
- Internal Practicum I - II
- Course Comprehensive Exam
- External Practicum I - II
- Assessment in Marital and Family Therapy
- Diversity and Psychosocial Issues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Complete online application form
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all schools attended and/or agency evaluation of foreign degree.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master\'s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better; or a total score of 300 or higher on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the past five years, or other similar measures.
- A sample of academic writing
- Please briefly explain (500 word minimum) tell us why are interested in the program to which you are applying for, as well as your professional goals, your assessment of your abilities to manage the challenges of graduate school, and any other information you would like to provide. The personal statement helps us get to know you beyond the objective data provided in review of your course grades and other objective information. It also demonstrates your ability to communicate your thoughts in a professional, organized and succinct manner.
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- TOEFL score (if applicable)
- An interview may be required for admission to the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 705 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 705 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Nova Southeastern University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, United States
private university with its main campus in Davie, Florida
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
