2012-2013: Graduate Catalog

Marriage and Family Therapy (Ph.D.)

Academic Year

2012-2013

School

Graduate School School Web site

School Dean

Henry Flores, Ph.D. hflores@stmarytx.edu

Department

Counseling & Human Services

Program Director

Carolyn Tubbs, Ph.D. ctubbs@stmarytx.edu

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into St. Mary's University Graduate School, you will need to submit the following (along with application):

(3) Letters of Recommendation
(2) Official Transcripts reflecting your degree earned.
Official GRE Scores
Official TOEFL Scores (80 Computer based) (international students only)
Financial Guarantee (international students only)

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Admission is granted only to those who show high promise of success in doctoral study. Generally, students must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission:

Have a Bachelor's Degree (for non-Master's entry) or Master's Degree in Counseling or a related area (for Master's entry) from an accredited college or university.
Have the equivalent of two years full-time work experience as a professional counselor (post-Master's degree). This may be waived under exceptional circumstances.
Satisfactory scores on the General Test of the GRE are required.
Have positive recommendations from past employers relating to professional counseling experience, as well as from faculties of previous undergraduate/graduate studies.
Have a positive recommendation from the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Counseling.
A successful interview with department faculty.
Show potential in the area of research and writing, as evidenced by previous coursework and/or experience.
Students who meet the minimum criteria are not guaranteed admission. Enrollment is limited to approximately ten full-time equivalent students per year, and each individual's application is evaluated as a whole, taking into account his or her strengths, weaknesses, background, and personal goals. The faculty also attempts to assess the personal characteristics of applicants and to admit for study those individuals who are judged to have the greatest potential for success in the academic program and as professional practitioners after graduation. Generally, the selection process involves choosing among highly qualified applicants, rather than qualified and unqualified applicants.

Degree Requirements

PhD Marriage & Family Therapy (72hrs)

Course #	Course Title	Hours
General Course Requirements (39hrs):
CN6352	Family Systems of Care	3
CN7385	Marriage & Family Therapy Outcome Research	3
CN8223	Doctoral Seminar (min 3 times)	6
CN8374	Critical Theory & Social Justice in Marriage & Family Therapy	3
CN8325	Process of Supervision in Marriage & Family Therapy	3
CN8350	Family Social Science Theories	3
CN8356	Advanced Theories of Marriage & Family Therapy I	3
CN8357	Advanced Theories of Marriage & Family Therapy II	3
CN8381	Advanced Research Methods I	3
CN8382	Advanced Research Methods II	3
CN8376	Qualitative Research	3
CN8375	Working With Latino Families	3
CN8390	Doctoral Dissertation Proposal	3
CN8390	Doctoral Dissertation Defense	3
Required Clinical Courses (21hrs)
CN7141	Special Practicum in Marriage & Family Therapy (4-1 hour Practica)	4
CN8215	Supervision Practicum in Marriage & Family Therapy	2
CN8235	Doctoral Person of the Therapist (taken 3 times)	6
CN8363	Doctoral Internship in Marriage & Family Therapy	3
CN8364	Doctoral Internship in Marriage & Family Therapy II	3
CN8365	Doctoral Internship in Marriage & Family Therapy III	3
Elective Courses ( 6hrs):
Total hours		72