Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) Specialization


Is the Couple and Family Therapy Specialization program for me?

If you are earning (or already have earned) a graduate counseling degree and want to specialize in marriage and family therapy, the Couple and Family Therapy Specialization program is a great fit to help you become a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. You'll build on your master's degree with program coursework and 250 hours of clinical training in couples or family therapy.

What can I do with my Couple and Family Therapy Specialization?

You'll be prepared to work in the mental health field as a marriage and family therapist after you've finished this specialization as part of your Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (M.A.C.P.) program. This specialization meets the additional Washington state educational requirements for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. Read other Washington state licensing requirements that may apply.

Why CityU?

  • Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
  • Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
  • You'll go through the program with the same group of students. We call it cohort learning. It's like a built-in support group.
Total credits required for the M.A. w/CFT Specialization: 80
Additional Credits Required for CFT Specialization:
CP 609
Special Issues in Treatment of Sexual Disorders
1
CP 610
The AAMFT Code of Ethics
1
CP 632
Couple Family Therapy Internship
0
CP 646
Practicum IV: Self of Therapist
3
CP 647
Practicum V: Systemic Interventions
3

Additional 250 hours of internship in couple and family counseling required.