The Family Therapy Program provides academic coursework, clinical training and supervision to prepare students for careers as creative, caring and competent professional therapists for couples, families, individuals and groups. The program prepares students for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas. Completion of the degree also fulfills the coursework requirements needed to take the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Exam in Texas. The UHCL Family Therapy Program prepares students to provide effective systemic and/or relationally oriented therapies with couples, families, individuals and groups.
Admissions
The Family Therapy Selection Committee accepts a limited number of students into the program based on review and evaluation of the criteria required for application. These criteria include submitting a complete application (application form, vita, essay, and 3 professional letters of reference-academic references from professor are preferred) and official transcripts of all previous course work. Typical admission criteria include a GPA of 3.20 or above; GRE of 297 (1000 for older versions of GRE) or above preferred (verbal and quantitative); and 6 hours of undergraduate Behavioral Sciences coursework which must include Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. The GRE is not required for admissions.
