Program Details
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious students who wish to prepare for professional life as marriage and family therapists. Program faculty are selected for their expertise and ability to support students and facilitate exceptional educational attainment. The program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth requisite for effective practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. The doctoral program offers advanced clinical education and training, research coursework and opportunities, and supervision training and experience. Graduates of the doctoral program will be prepared to carry out advanced clinical work and supervision and/or education and research in the field of marriage and family therapy.
This specialization is designed for students that are interested in becoming leaders and mentors for the next generation of marriage and family therapists. Courses within this specialization cover vital topics such as professional identity development, strategies for assessing trainee competence and ethical responsibilities for supervisors. Additional topics include working with adult learners in e-learning environments, using technology to facilitate training and emerging digital technologies.
Students with this specialization are required to focus on issues related to education and supervision for their course projects, Advanced Practical Experience Component and dissertation research.
Requirements
This program requires face-to-face client contact, supervision, and a doctoral internship prior to completing the program.
- Applicants must have earned a master’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited university. The qualifying master’s degree must have been completed in a clinical program (e.g., MFT, psychology, social work, counseling)
- Send your official transcripts from other schools you attended
- A current resume
Special Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the accrediting body for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
School Accreditation Statement
NCU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).