OpenFieldMaster of Science in Family Therapy (COAMFTE-Accredited)
COAMFTE-accredited systemic clinical therapy program providing 500 clinical client contact hours, live video supervision, and clinical training in marital conflict, trauma recovery, and family crisis intervention.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor degree in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, or related discipline with minimum 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Autobiographical statement analyzing family of origin and relational ethics; group interview
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation evaluating psychological maturity and empathy
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education grants and Friends University clinical graduate fellowships
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $675 per credit hour (60 credits total)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Priority Fall Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Friends University - Kansas City Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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