08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

80 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University
of Louisiana at Monroe prepares graduates for careers as scholars/teachers, researchers,
supervisors, and senior clinicians. The Marriage and Family Therapy doctorate is a 69
credit hours (minimum) post master’s degree which integrates a systemic oriented
philosophy and theory, clinical practice, qualitative research, and quantitative research.
Program Admission: Admission to the Ph.D. program in Marriage and Family Therapy is
a two-stage process: (1) An applicant must first meet the requirements for admission to the
University and the Graduate School; (2) Specific program requirements must also be met.
Students admitted to the program will have successfully completed a master’s degree
program from a regionally accredited institution. Students must complete the standard
curriculum of a Council of Accreditation for Marriage and Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
accredited master’s degree program prior to the doctoral curriculum.
Students may be admitted who do not have all of the above course work. However,
they will be required to complete studies in these areas in addition to the standard doctoral
course work.
Applicants who are accepted for Fall admission and who are interested in taking
classes prior to beginning the program may obtain permission to take Master’s level
electives and prerequisite course work as post-graduate students. Students accepted who
do not possess a strong background in systemic approaches to family therapy must take
MAFT 610, Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy, in the summer preceding the
formal beginning of the program.
Priority will be given applicants with:
• A minimum cumulative graduate grade point average of at least 3.50.
• Minimum graduate record examination score of 1,000 (Verbal and Quantitative).
All applicants must:
• Submit three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues who are
familiar with her/his character, clinical skills, and ability to perform academically on
the doctoral level. Where possible these should include former professors, clinical
supervisors, and/or administrators familiar with your training and subsequent
practice.
• Complete the admission portfolios and submit them prior to the deadline for
admission.
• Demonstrate evidence of both academic competency and clinical skills or the
potential for clinical competency.
• Present evidence of relevant work experience.
Finalists in the application process will be required to have a personal interview with
the MFT doctoral admissions committee.
Eligibility to Remain in the Ph.D. Program: Students enrolled in the doctoral program
must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 during each semester of enrollment.
Failure of the student to maintain an overall graduate grade point average of 3.0 or receipt
of any grade lower than C in graduate course work, will result in termination from the
program and further graduate work at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
A graduate student who is denied admission to, or further continuance in the Doctor of
Philosophy program may appeal for admission or readmission. An appeal must conform to
the requirements of the Graduate School and the College of Education and Human
Development.
Program Requirements: At the time of admission, the student shall consult with his/her
advisory committee to determine what “leveling” course work from their Master’s
curriculum (if any) will need to be completed prior to pursuing advanced marriage and
family therapy studies.