Marriage and Family Therapy | Hofstra University

CONVENIENT ON-CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS

Prepare for multiple career paths in a broad field of health settings with the Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hofstra University. Complete your internships on campus at Hofstra’s Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic and in off-campus clinical settings. Attend full-time and complete the program in about three years. Part-time study is also available. No GRE is required, and scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

Program Highlights

Expert Faculty

Learn from expert faculty members who will share a wide variety of theoretical approaches and clinical and creative applications, preparing you to work in a range of settings

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Licensure-Qualifying

Benefit from a program registered by the New York State Education Department as licensure-qualifying, so your supervised client contact hours count toward the total required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in New York State.

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Intensive Field Experience

Combine classroom instruction with intensive field experience. Intern on campus at our Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic, then work in off-campus clinical settings and receive individual supervision.

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Significant Outcomes

Marriage and Family Therapist ranks #8 on U.S. News & World Report list of Best Social Services Jobs for 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 23% increase in employment of Marriage and Family Therapists through 2026, faster than the national average for all occupations in the coming years.

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Competitive Tuition

Earning your MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hofstra University is an investment in your professional career. Our program is priced competitively and based on the graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates

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Visit the Hofstra campus or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu, or call 516-463-4723.

To be considered for the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy program, you must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, human development, family studies, behavioral sciences, human services, or similar discipline preferred but not required. Prerequisite undergraduate courses are required in:

Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Sociology or anthropology

Start your application online where you can upload the following documents:

Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. You may initially submit unofficial copies of your transcripts for your application review, but official transcripts will be required once you are accepted into the program.
Three letters of recommendation.
Personal statement describing your professional intent and pertinent information relating to your ability to succeed in the field.
Personal interview with the program director or faculty member.

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International students: Please review additional admission requirements.

The preferred application deadline for the fall semester is August 15 and for the spring semester is January 15. All others will be reviewed based on available space.

The MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, is awarded to students who successfully complete 54 hours of coursework.

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Faculty Profiles

Margaret Christy

Margaret Christy is a NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of Hofstra’s Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program.

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Margaret Christy

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How to Apply

Earn the professional recognition and personal achievement you seek with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Whether you study online or on campus, full or part time, you will benefit from small class settings with nationally recognized faculty and a community of peers all contributing to a transformative learning experience. Questions? Call 516-463-4723 or email our graduate admission team at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.

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