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 has been accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (AAMFT.org) since 1982 and 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: Complete application (application form, vita, GRE scores, essay, and three professional letters of reference-academic references from professor are preferred); official transcripts of all previous course work; GPA of 3.20 or above; GRE of 297 (1000 for older versions of GRE) or above preferred (Verbal & Quantitative); and six hours of undergraduate Behavioral Sciences coursework which must include Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. The GRE is waived for applicants who already hold a master’s degree.
