Results of the interview are taken into account in the selection of candidates. The graduate committee, composed of university faculty members, makes decisions on all entering graduate students. They attempt to consider the whole person including references, work experience and background. Should your scores fall slightly short of our standards, you may still apply, and the committee will weigh all of the factors in your application. However, students with extremely low grades or scores can not be encouraged to apply.
Most students take approximately three years to complete the program.
Because of the way courses are sequenced, it is not often possible to accelerate the program. Most students take two classes each term and attend two nights per week. You have six years to complete the program. In Florida, the state licensure board does not certify any marriage and family therapy counseling programs. You must wait to complete your course work before they will certify that you are eligible to collect experience and take the test for state licensure.