Program Overview
The Marriage and Family Therapy at Hofstra 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 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hempstead, 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
- Counseling and Helping Relationships
- Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Individual and Family Life Cycle Development
- Overview of the DSM for Marriage and Family Therapists
- Historical and Sociocultural Aspects of Family Development and Theory
- Couple Therapy
- Families in Transition: Divorced, Single Parent and Remarried Households
- Practicum and Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Supervised Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with GPA of B (3.0) or better;
- GRE General Test and Personal Potential Index (PPI);
- Two letters of recommendation;
- Written statement of professional goals as a marriage and family therapist;
- Personal interview by the director and, if possible, a member of the program faculty.
Prerequisite Requirements
Students may satisfy any or all of the prerequisites listed below by having completed courses in these areas as part of their undergraduate program at an accredited institution or by completing them at Hofstra. Prerequisite courses do not carry graduate degree credit toward this program.
Prerequisites: one course from each of the following areas, 9 s.h.
- psychology
- abnormal psychology
- sociology or anthropology
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hofstra 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 Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hempstead, United States
Hofstra University 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 36 months