Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program
Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy Specialty
Program Overview
Mission
The training of marriage and family therapists is based on a relational view of life in which an understanding and respect for diversity and non-discrimination are fundamentally addressed, practiced, and valued. Based on this view, marriage and family therapy is a professional orientation toward life and is applicable to a wide variety of circumstances, including individual, couple, family, group, and community problems. (COAMFTE Standards Version 11) Admission Criteria
- Earned master's degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum 3.25 grade point average (GPA) for all graduate work completed.
- Three positive letters of reference and rating forms.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
- Personal interview.
- Rank order according to GPA, GRE, reference letters, and personal interview.
Placement Objectives for Graduates
- A primary objective is that each marriage and family graduate will utilize their advanced level clinical skills, supervision training, teaching abilities, and capacity to do research to contribute to the advancement of the profession of marriage and family therapy.
- Continue to be involved in the activities of AAMFT and IAMFC, and if desired seek clinical membership and AAMFT Approved Supervisor status.
- Successfully find employment in mental health settings, schools, justice centers, hospitals, and other agencies in which there is a primary focus on the mental health and well-being of couples and families.
Addressing the Needs of the State and the Region
Student enrollment has remained relatively steady over the past few years reflecting the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics report projecting faster than average growth in counseling positions at both the masters and doctoral level through 2012
(Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition). Growth in Ohio is expected to parallel the national picture as reflected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
The Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy doctoral program addresses this need by offering a high quality nationally accredited program for marriage and family therapist/educators to work in Ohio and across the nation.
Additional Information and Links
Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy Specialty Details
Program information updated: 06/08
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