Program: Marriage and Family Therapy, MA - Appalachian State University

Apr 09, 2025

2016 - 2017 Graduate Bulletin

Program Code: MA_468A
CIP Code: 51.1505

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores; a completed Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling questionnaire.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Total Required (Minimum 52 Hours W/ Thesis or 48 Hours)

Required Courses (45 Hours)

Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy

HPC 5270 - Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy I (3)

Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family Therapy

Choose One of the Following

Human Development and Family Studies

Ethics and Professional Studies

HPC 5753 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy (3)

Research

RES 5000 - Research Methods (3)

Supervised Clinical Practice

HPC 6900 - Internship (1-18) (3+3+6 = 12)
(Instructors for HPC 6900 are AAMFT approved Supervisors or approved Supervisors in Training. The three internship semesters will cover the whole calendar year, including summer.)

Electives (3 Hours)

Choose one of the following courses, or another course may be selected upon approval by the student’s advisor:

Thesis Option (0 or 4 Hours)

Choose One:

With Thesis

HPC 5999 - Thesis (1-4)

Without Thesis

No additional coursework is required

Other Requirements for the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Thesis: Optional
Proficiency: None required
Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
Comprehensive: Required; students should take the required courses (excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive exam
Product of Learning: None required

Note on Prerequisites: Students should pay particular attention to the prerequisites listed in each course description; the curriculum is carefully structured to ensure that students have the necessary prerequisite knowledge before enrolling in courses