Applicants to the post-master's certificate programs in Medical Family Therapy or Pediatric Family Therapy must hold a minimum of a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, social work, or counseling/counseling psychology; a Master of Divinity degree with a clinical emphasis; or Doctor of Medicine. Individuals with a minimum of a master's degree in an allied mental health area other than MFT may be required to take additional master's-level coursework from the existing MFT curriculum prior to beginning either program. Applicants who have not completed graduate-level coursework in child development, family systems theory, and/or family therapy theories will need to successfully complete MFST 615: Family Systems I, MFST 655: Child Development, and MFST 630: Methods in Family Therapy, or the equivalent of each from a regionally accredited academic institution.

The following items are required for completion of the application process:

1. A completed MUSM Graduate Application Form and a non‑refundable fee of $50.00

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2. Official transcripts, sent directly from the college or university, for all college‑level work completed from an accredited college or university.
    
3. An evaluative interview with the program's faculty is required prior to acceptance into the program.

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