Program Overview
The Marital and Family Therapy at University of San Diego is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Marital and 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marital and 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
- Evidence Based Practice in Family Therapy
- Family Therapy Theories
- Psychopathology in the Family
- Ethical & Legal Issues in Family Therapy
- Human Diversity in Family Therapy
- Family Development
- Systemic Treatment of Children
- Families of Children with Special Needs
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Psychopharmacology and Systems
- Couples & Sex Therapy
- Systemic Treatment of Substance Abuse
- Family Violence
- Aging Issues in Family Therapy
- Social Neuroscience for Family Therapists
- Spiritual Issues in Family Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application
- One official sealed transcript from all colleges and universities attended, including community colleges. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a Course-by-Course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES).
- One official score report with the results of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation from professors or employers
- A current resum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vita
- A 500-word statement of purpose. Please include a brief narrative describing yourself, your career goals and the importance of graduate study in marriage and family therapy at this point in your life. You may discuss influences on your intellectual development, educational and cultural opportunities (or lack of them) which have been available to you, and the ways in which these experiences have affected you. This should not be a recording of facts already listed on the application; it should give the Admissions Committee a better sense of who you are and why you are applying to the marriage and family therapy program at the University of San Diego. If you are in a graduate program at another university, please explain why you wish to leave.
- International applicants only: Official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,690 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Diego 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 University of San Diego
University of San Diego
San Diego, United States
University of San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months