The College of New Rochelle Graduate School is pleased to announce its new NYS License Qualifying Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Degree.

This 45-credit program is designed to meet the professional education requirements for licensure in New York State as a marriage and family therapist.  The program prepares students to become professionals in providing therapy to couples and families of diverse backgrounds, ages, and needs.  Students are provided with a variety of courses and rich practicum experiences in which to develop their therapeutic skills and their professional expertise.  Graduates of the program, upon successful completion of the NYS license examination, may find employment in mental health clinics, community agencies, and private practice.

Requisites

The Program requires completion of the following 3 credit courses:

MFT 501	Marital and Couples Therapy
MFT 502	Human Growth and Development
MFT 503	Introduction to Theories of Counseling
MFT 504	Family Process and Therapy I
MFT 505	Research Methodology
MFT 601	Behavior Dynamics Across the Lifespan
MFT 602	Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
MFT 603	Interviewing and Counseling
MFT 604	Family Process and Therapy II
MFT 605	Counseling the Culturally Diverse
MFT 606	Ethics in Counseling
MFT 607	Family Law
MFT 608	Human Sexuality
MFT 701	Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I (250 hours)
MFT 702	Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy II (250 hours)

Admission requirements

• A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 or “B” in baccalaureate or other graduate level work (overall GPA and major field)
• An undergraduate major in psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, or related field is required
• Completed application
• A personal statement discussing one’s reason for choosing the program and one’s professional goals
• Two letters of recommendation from references who can speak to one’s ability to complete graduate work
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Proof of immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella