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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marriage 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
- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
- Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy
- Divorce, Single-Parenting, and Remarriage
- Intervention in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy
- Family Therapy Pre-Practicum
- Advanced Interventions in Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Assessment Techniques in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Multicultural Issues in Counseling
- Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
- Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addictions
- 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
Fairfield University
Fairfield, United States
university located in Fairfield, Connecticut
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
