Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science - Marriage and Family Therapy

Oklahoma State University

Marriage and family therapy is a branch of psychotherapy that focuses primarily on solving problems within human relationships. The master’s degree prepares and qualifies students to sit for the national licensing exam and apply for licensure in the state of Oklahoma and most other states or to pursue a doctoral degree following graduation. OSU offers the only program in Oklahoma with accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

The 60-63 hour program emphasizes development of clinical skills, self-awareness and establishing a personalized model of family therapy. Students may choose between a thesis or non-thesis option (non-thesis includes three additional hours). Due to the intense nature of the training, students are only admitted for full-time study. It typically takes 2.5 years to complete all degree requirements, including:

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Coursework in human development, marital and family studies, marriage and family therapy, professionalism and ethics, research and statistics, and supervised practicum