Contact
Tracey Reichert Schimpff, Master’s Program Director
315-443-3026
Description
The Syracuse University Marriage and Family Therapy (SUMFT) program educates and trains clinicians, scholars and researchers in the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy. Syracuse University MFT carries out this mission through the “Self and Systems” training and supervision approach which incorporates the integration of self-understanding of students in clinical training, with a systems framework for clinical work with clients. Students gain a solid knowledge of marriage and family therapy theory and techniques.
The 60-credit MA program is available in two formats, a traditional on-campus program and an online program. The on-campus program utilizes both the Couple and Family Therapy Center, an on-campus clinical training and research facility, and at local community sites. The online program is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous courses and practicum hours are obtained in students’ local community clinical sites.
Applicants to the master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy are screened for admissions by a committee of faculty of the sponsoring department (Marriage and Family Therapy). Requirements include a completed bachelor’s degree, recent GRE scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. There is no minimum GPA required for admission, although the MFT Department uses a benchmark of 3.4 as a standard.
Financial Support
Financial aid/scholarship credits offered from Falk College or the MFT department are not available. Students may complete the FAFSA to explore financial aid.
Facilities
Most of the courses in the residential master’s degree are taught at Peck Hall, which is a renovated 30,000 square foot facility that has been completely renovated and adapted for a clinical training environment. The building contains three smart classrooms and a computer lab with 24 stations.
Transfer Credit
Up to 18 credits of degree applicable course work may be transferred to the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. A grade of B or higher is required for a course to transfer.
Satisfactory Progress
Per University rules and regulations, Graduate students must earn a minimum average of 3.0 for work comprising the program for the degree or certificate and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Part-time study
A 3-year part-time program of study is available.