Although there are no prerequisite degree-specific requirements—a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, minimally, is required.
The current CFT Program Progression details a two-year schedule of required coursework for a minimum of 90 credit hours. General descriptions of course work are available online and sample syllabi are available as well.
All courses in the curriculum are designed to provide core knowledge and activities toward the development of talented clinicians who are able to work effectively with a wide variety of client populations.
Our training heavily emphasizes preparation for real-world clinical practice realities.
MS Requirements — Total Credits: 90
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theoretical foundations | 19 |
| Individual and family development | 25 |
| Research competencies | 4 |
| Professional ethics | 4 |
| Clinical practice | 28 |
| Additional courses | 10 |
Two-Year Curriculum Progression Plan
First Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 612 Parenting Interventions | 3 |
| CFT 620 Mental Health and Diagnosis | 3 |
| CFT 628 Addiction and Recovery (2023) | 4 |
| CPSY 614 Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 615 Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
Spring Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 629 Intimate Partner Therapy | 4 |
| CFT 640 Beginning Practicum | 3 |
| CPSY 617 Theories of Career Development | 3 |
| CPSY 618 Group Dynamics and Counseling | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 3+ |
Summer Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 610 Clinical Internship | 2 |
| CFT 606 Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| CFT 610 Clinical Foundations | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 606 Externship | 2 |
| CFT 606 Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| CFT 625 Violence, Trauma, and Healing | 4 |
| Elective (s) | 3+ |
Winter Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 606 Externship | 2 |
| CFT 606 Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| CFT 626 Relational Sex Therapy (2024) | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 3+ |
Spring Term
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CFT 606 Externship | 2 |
| CFT 606 Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| SPSY 650 Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 3+ |
Written Comprehensive Exam — after winter term, first year
Clinical Comprehensive Exam — May of second year
* Students may take EDUC 611 or EDUC 612 depending on their future research interests; consult with advisor.