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Marriage and Family Therapy

Fairfield University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fairfield, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy at Fairfield University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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 Marriage 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Fairfield, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marriage and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
  2. Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy
  3. Divorce, Single-Parenting, and Remarriage
  4. Intervention in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy
  5. Family Therapy Pre-Practicum
  6. Advanced Interventions in Family Therapy
  7. Couples Therapy
  8. Assessment Techniques in Marriage and Family Therapy
  9. Multicultural Issues in Counseling
  10. Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
  11. Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addictions
  12. Lifespan Human Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy must hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and give promise of meeting the standards set by the School.

Formal Admission Process

Students seeking admission must submit:

  • A Completed online application.
  • A Non-refundable $60 application fee paid by credit card.
  • A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history (submit online).
  • An Admission Essay. Students should describe why they want to undertake graduate studies in Marriage & Family Therapy (submit online).
  • Official Transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
  • Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. The Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application you will need to provide yourtwo Recommender\'s names and e-mail addresses.
  • Participation in an Admission Interview.
    • For prospective students who are applying to the January 15, 2015 deadline, the Admissions Interview is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015. Please plan to be availabel should you be invited to the interview. You will be notified of your invitation to the interview at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Fairfield 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 Fairfield University

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Fairfield University

Fairfield, United States

university located in Fairfield, Connecticut

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months