Certificate

Post-Master’s Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy

Foster strong interpersonal bonds.

Continue Your Career … in Couple and Family Therapy

Couple and family therapists (CFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems. They work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help with mental and emotional disorders, health and behavioral problems, and relationship issues. Through a systemic lens, CFTs approach treatment holistically by focusing on the mind, body, social contexts, and relational systems—partners, coworkers, friends, and family members—of their clients. Graduates can expect to have exceptional job opportunities with the demand for qualified, licensed couple and family therapists expected to INCREASE BY 22% BY 2028 according to the United States Department of Labor.

This certificate is offered by AU New England


 

Program Overview

This unique 27-30 credit certificate program is designed for the working professional who has already earned a graduate degree in the mental health field but wants specialized training in Couple and Family Therapy. It combines online instruction with residency work, featuring the same courses and outstanding faculty from our master’s and doctoral CFT programs. Students work with an advisor to design an individualized plan to meet their specific licensure goal. The program allows students to meet licensure requirements in many states, although state requirements vary.

Certificate Requirements

Program Length

This certificate can be completed in a minimum of three semesters to a maximum of ten. All courses are online with some residencies.

Curriculum
  • Required Coursework  (12 or 15 credits)
    • Systemic Assessment and Treatment Planning
    • MFT Identity, Law, and Ethics
    • Foundational Theories in MFT
    • Diverse Families and Community OR
    • Social Justice Theory and Application
  • Elective Coursework  (15 credits required)
  • Master’s Level Courses
    • Family Studies Seminar
    • MFT Seminar: Special Topics
    • Research and Evaluation in MFT (note: may be required for licensure in some states)
    • Couples Therapy from a Systemic Perspective
    • Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
    • Human Development: Lifespan and Systems Perspectives
  • PhD Level Courses
    • Supervision in MFT I
    • Family Policy and Advocacy

The AUNE Post-Master’s Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy includes online courses and residencies; practicum opportunities in the Antioch Couple and Family Therapy Institute and internship experience in a clinical placement can be included in the program design if needed.

Admissions

Application Deadline

ProgramTermDeadline
Post-Master’s Certificates
(Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
Couple & Family Therapy)
SummerApril 1
FallJuly 15
SpringNovember 15
  How to Apply

  1. Complete the online admissions application, including:
    • Essay questions, admissions and program-specific
    • Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
    • Non-refundable $50 application fee
  2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
    • email transcripts to [email protected], or
    • mail to: Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene NH 04341-3516
  3. Two letters of recommendation are required, from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work. The person making the recommendation may not be related to you.
  4. There are additional requirements for International applicants and applicants without a Bachelor’s degree
  5. Interview with a faculty member of the department to which you seek entry if selected. This can be in person, by phone, or via Skype.
  6. Master’s and Certificate Programs do not require the GRE or any other standardized test for admissions. We consider all of your application materials, and evaluate your academic potential in a variety of ways.

Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516 All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned. LEARN MORE

Tuition & Financial Aid

A college education is an investment in your future.  Let us help you understand the costs and explore the resources available to help make your college education even more affordable. The majority of AUNE students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUNE.

Cost

DegreeTuition Cost per CreditTotal Program Credits
Couple and Family Therapy, MA$1,16861
Certificate:
Couple and Family Therapy, Post Masters’ respecialization certificate$816Variable (27-30)
Couple and Family Therapy, Trans Affirmative Therapy certificate$81612
Couple and Family Therapy, PhD:86
Year 1: Fall or Spring$16,784/semester
Year 2: Summer, Fall, or Spring$13,670/semester
Year 3: Summer, Fall, or Spring$10,636/semester
Year 4: Summer, Fall, Spring$7,608/semester
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