About the Programs
The Ph.D. degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Louisiana at Monroe prepares graduates
for careers as scholars/teachers, researchers, supervisors and senior clinicians.
The 69 credit-hour program integrates systemically oriented philosophy and theory,
clinical practice, and qualitative and quantitative research.
PhD Graduate Achievement Data
The M.A. degree program is an intensive, 60 credit-hour program requiring two years of full-time study. Graduates
of the program meet academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist
in Louisiana as well as Clinical Membership of AAMFT and licensure in other states
as marriage and family therapists. The program is dedicated to educating highly qualified
masters level clinicians and scholars.
MA Graduate Achievement Data
Outcomes/Employment
Recent graduates from the ULM program have found employment in settings such as:
- private practice
- program directors at hospitals
- directors of services at homes for children
- therapists performing a variety of services with a wide range of problems in mental
health
Graduates are also active in family life education and enrichment in a variety of
contexts. Approximately 10-15% of the graduates from the ULM program have pursued
doctorates in marriage and family therapy or related fields.
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