Marriage and Family Therapy (Professional Diploma)

ADMISSION INFORMATION:
NOTE: PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY FOR LICENSE-ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONALS

Admission requirements:

Transcript of graduate degree, granted by an accredited university or professional school, which satisfies educational requirements for licensing as a marriage and family therapist in New Jersey;
Statement of professional experience and goals for professional development;
Interview with program committee;
Three letters of recommendation (letters to address academic and clinical qualifications);
Documentation of supervised clinical work with couples and families; and
Adherence to the program and departmental requirements for admission.

This certification is designed for professionals who have a licensed eligible degree to become a marriage and family therapist but who have not yet completed all the requisite courses.

Requests for applications may be directed to the Office of Graduate Studies, College of Education and Human Services (973)761-9668. Any information or questions about the certificate program can be directed to Angel, the Graduate Assistant of the program at (973)761-9348 or e-mail at paredecl@shu.edu

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CREDITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE: 18 (Students must enroll in courses for which they have not earned previous credit).

I. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STUDIES:

- CPSY 6601 Couple and Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives
- CPSY 7610 Human Sexuality I
- CPSY 7615 Gender and Ethnicity in the Family
- CPSY 7620 Seminar in Systemic Therapies
- CPSY 8011 Seminar in Ethical and Legal Issues: A Systemic Approach
- CPSY 8518 Seminar: Systemic Perspectives on Human Pathologies

II. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT/THERAPY:

- CPSY 7621 Couples and Family Systems Techniques I
- CPSY 7622 Couples and Family Systems Techniques II
- CPSY 8801 Foundational Assessment and Interventions with Systems
- CPSY 7508 Family Assessment Techniques
- CPSY 9880 Internship in Couples and Family Therapy I
- CPSY 9881 Internship in Couples and Family Therapy II
- CPSY 9985 Introduction to Child and Adolescent Therapy

Recommended sequence for students without previous background:

CPSY 6601, CPSY 7620, CPSY 7610
or
CPSY 7615, CPSY 7622, CPSY 8801

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Throughout the sequence of courses students are to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 as specified in the graduate bulletin and demonstrate technical, ethical, interpersonal and effective competency as stated in the graduate bulletin. Final granting of a certificate depends on fulfillment of these two criteria as well as completing sufficient courses. The certificate states that it attests only to the taking of courses. Final determination for practice, licensing or professional membership rests with state licensing boards and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Students who need further courses for marriage and family therapy or AMMFT clinical membership may take the needed courses if previous courses have been completed successfully. Students who have completed all prerequisite courses and who are eligible to begin the process for supervisor in training with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy may enroll in CPSY 9080: Praticum in Supervision.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

FACULTY:
Robert F. Massey, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A./Ed.S. Programs
Phone: 973-761-9591, E-mail: masseyro@shu.edu

Ben K. Beitin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator, MA, Ed.S. Students
Phone: 973 275-2856 , E-mail: beitinbe@shu.edu

Wesley T. Matsui, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator, Ph.D. in Marriage and Family
Phone: 973-761-9591, E-mail: matsuiwe@shu.edu

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS:

Christina Warholic
Assistant to Clinical Coordinators
Phone: 973-761-2210, E-mail: warholch@shu.edu

Claudia Paredes
G.A. for Program Support
Phone: 973-275-2087, E-mail: paredecl@shu.edu

CONTACT US:
For additional information, please contact us at:

College of Education and Human Services
Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy
Jubilee Hall

South Orange, New Jersey 07079-2685
(973)761-9451
Program Director: Robert F. Massey, Ph.D.