Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Job Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. They apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- Internship/residency
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Master of Science (MS) Human Development Family Studies - Couple and Family Therapy | University of Rhode Island | $28,908.00 | 2 years | Days/ Evenings | 56 credits | Y | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; GPA 3.0 | Provides students with quality instruction in couple and family therapy theories, models, research, and research skills. | https://web.uri.edu/human-development/academics/m-s-program/cft/ | nilton_porto@uri.edu |