Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with GPA of B (3.0) or better.
2. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, human development, family studies, behavioral sciences, human services, or similar discipline preferred (but not required).
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
4. Personal statement (approx. 1.5-2 pages) describing professional intent and pertinent information relating to one’s ability to be successful in the field of marriage and family therapy.
5. Personal interview by the director and, if possible, a member of the program faculty.
6. Personal experience in human services is highly desirable, but not required. 

Prerequisite Requirements

Students may satisfy any or all of the prerequisites listed below by having completed courses in these areas as part of their undergraduate program at an accredited institution or by completing them at Hofstra. Prerequisite courses do not carry graduate degree credit toward this program.

Prerequisites: one course from each of the following areas, 9 s.h.

•    psychology

•    abnormal psychology

•    sociology or anthropology

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 54

Professional Behavior

Students must behave in an ethical and professional manner, as outlined in the guidelines for student conduct and academic honesty of Hofstra University, and as specified in the Code of Ethics of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Students must display emotional maturity, satisfactory interpersonal behavior, and professional demeanor in classes and meetings, and during practicum and internship. If a report of an ethics violation, or of interpersonal behavior that may be impeding professional growth and/or the adequate delivery of clinical services, is received regarding a student, the program director will convene a meeting of the core faculty of the program to discuss the report. After a faculty investigation, a finding will be issued that may clear the student of any wrongdoing or problem, place the student on probation with a plan for remediation, or dismiss the student from the program. A letter reporting the finding of the core faculty will be generated by the program director, and a copy will be sent to the student. If the decision is to dismiss the student, the Policy for Dismissal and Appeal of Dismissal from a Graduate/Post-Graduate Program  will be followed.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of the 54 semester hours in the Master of Arts Program in addition to the prerequisites.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.
3. A passing grade on the comprehensive examination (the examination can be taken twice only).
4. Completion of 300 direct client contact hours.