Marriage and Family Therapy, DMFT (Online)
In the DMFT program, students advance their clinical expertise, develop in supervision and consultation skills and work in leadership positions within the profession as well as organizations.
Program Intro
The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program is a 56-unit professional doctorate designed to advance the education and training of master's trained MFTs seeking to deepen clinical expertise, develop supervision and consultation skills, develop leadership in the profession and contribute to the field through applied scholarship. The program is a practice-oriented doctoral program that positions graduates to provide advanced clinical services, supervise future therapists, consult for and assume leadership roles in organizations and contribute to evidence-based practice.
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Why Earn a DMFT in Marriage and Family Therapy at CBU?
Develop advanced-level clinical competencies in systemic, evidence-based assessments interventions
The DMFT complements existing master’s-level training in MFT by offering a specialized practice doctorate that emphasizes applied clinical practice, supervision and consultation, leadership and innovation. Drawing upon the practitioner-scholar model, graduates will learn how to apply theory and research in MFT to clinical practice at the doctoral level.
Provide effective clinical supervision and consultation
Graduates will be prepared to cultivate leadership skills for administration, advocacy and innovation in behavioral health. Graduates will also be equipped to integrate ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual considerations into advanced clinical work.
Program Details
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Demonstrate mastery of advanced systemic assessment and intervention skills.
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Provide competent clinical supervision and consultation informed by systemic and adult learning theories.
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Lead programs, organizations and initiatives within behavioral health systems.
PSY759: Advanced Consultation II: Organizational Development
This course examines organizations as complex, relational systems and prepares MFT professionals to function as organizational consultants capable of leading and facilitating systemic change.
PSY768: Advanced MFT Interventions
This course is designed to cultivate advanced clinicians with the tools and skills to intervene effectively in complex relational systems.
PSY778: Advanced Systemic Theory III: Postmodern Theories
Advanced systemic theory III explores postmodern theories as an applied framework for advanced leadership, among clinical practice, supervision, consultation, and organizational systems.
What is a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy?
The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program is designed to advance the education and training of master-trained MFTs seeking to deepen clinical expertise, develop supervision and consultation skills, teach in higher education, develop leadership in the profession and contribute to the field through applied scholarship. The program is a practice-oriented doctoral program that positions graduates to provide advanced clinical services, supervise future therapists, consult for and assume leadership roles in organizations and contribute to evidence-based practice.
As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.
| Application Deadline | Fall |
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| Priority | May 15 |
| Standard | August 1 |
Career Possibilities
Upon completing CBU’s DMFT in Marriage and Family Therapy program, candidates will be well prepared for various careers.
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Marriage and Family Therapist
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Clinical Director
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Clinical Supervisor
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University Professor/Applied Researcher
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Next Steps
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