Overview

The Human Development and Family Studies - Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization at Colorado State University focuses on individual and family development, research, evidence-based clinical practices, ethics, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Key facts

Students in the MFT programme provide therapy under supervision in the Centers for Counseling, Assessment and Mentoring (CCAM).

The CCAM Centers include the Center for Family and Couple Therapy (CFCT), CSU Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center (CTRAC), and Campus Connections Therapeutic Youth Mentoring (CC).

These centers are operated by the MFT Programme and offer rich services learning opportunities.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Human Development & Family Studies

Family Systems and Psychopathology

Family Therapy Practice: Treatment Planning

Family Therapy Practice: Common Factors

Family Studies

Marriage and Family Therapy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Counselling Psychology Developmental Psychology View 773 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree must be completed by the start of your graduate program.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).

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Resume or curriculum vitae

Written statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Grade Point Average: In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31566 USD / year

≈ 31566 USD / year
Out-of-State

31566 USD / year

≈ 31566 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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