Dominican University

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Campus-Based

Dominican University
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901

MAMFT Program Page

 

Program details below are quoted from program websites, supplied here for informational purposes only, and subject to change at any time. Refer to the program website for current information, deadlines, complete admission requirements, etc. It is the responsibility of the prospective student to verify with program administrators program details and that the program still meets BBS requirements for licensure in the state of California.

Program Snapshot

Accreditation

WSCUC

Concentrations/Specializations Offered

Art Therapy

LMFT Track or Dual LMFT/LPCC Track

Prepares students to become Registered Art Therapists (ATR) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT). With two additional courses (career counseling and trauma) taken during the program or after graduation, MAMFT students may also sit for the examination to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Length of Program

36 months (full time). Part-time options also available.

Schedule/Format

When considering this program, applicants should be aware of, and able to attend, degree-required courses which are scheduled only during summer terms (in addition to fall and spring terms):  

  • A minimum of seven (up to 10) degree-required units are only offered in the summer term. Six of the classes are one-unit, week-long intensives (M-F) for three hours each day.

  • There is a required one-unit course offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on a Saturday and Sunday.

  • Summer classes can be completed over the course of multiple summers.

Applicants should also be aware of, and able to attend, degree-required courses scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and spring terms. There are approximately eight weekend courses required over the course of the entire three-year program (including summer).

Program Start

Spring and Fall

Estimated Total Program Tuition

$60,417

Religious Orientation

Entering Class Size and Classroom Sizes

Fieldwork Hours Accrued During Program

Personal Psychotherapy Requirement During Program

Comprehensive Exam/Culminating Project/Thesis/Etc:

Application Process

Application Deadline

Fall: June 1
Spring: December 1

  • The MA in Marriage and Family Therapy accepts new students each spring and fall. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

  • If an application deadline falls on a weekend and/or holiday, applications will be accepted through the end of the next business day.

Undergraduate GPA Required

A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Art, Psychology, or Behavioral Science is preferred.

GRE Requirement

None

Prerequisite Courses

  • Eighteen semester units (or 27 quarter units), in two- and three-dimensional studio art and design in a range of media, with at least three semester units in drawing, three semester units in painting, and three semester units in clay.

  • A minimum of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of study in psychology. Required classes are three units in each of the following: general psychology, lifespan developmental psychology (birth to death), abnormal psychology, and personality theory.

Application Highlights

  1. Two professional or academic recommendation letters.

  2. A letter of intent regarding your interest in the profession of art therapy (three-four pages).

  3. A portfolio of 12 color images of personal artwork representing a range of media. Portfolios may be submitted online with JPEG or PowerPoint images.

Interview Requirement

In-person or online interview.

Program Summary

Dominican University of California's MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) students learn through practical experience and hands-on training guided by credentialed faculty. 

The MAMFT is a 63-unit course of study, which prepares students to become Registered Art Therapists (ATR) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT). With two additional courses (career counseling and trauma) taken during the program or after graduation, MAMFT students may also sit for the examination to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

The MAMFT program at Dominican has been granted WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Marriage and Family Therapy Program Highlights