Faculty attempt to gain more knowledge about the applicants in order to select students who will contribute to the program and who are most ready to benefit from the program. We also try to thoroughly inform candidates about our program and the field of family therapy to assist them in their decision regarding the fit between our program and their needs. No one type of student is preferred by this program. We attempt to attain ethnic, age, and gender diversity in selecting the most qualified applicants for admission. Selected students are invited to enter the Department of Human Development, and begin coursework in the Marriage and Family Therapy academic program.
Students request admittance into the clinical practicum by writing a letter to that affect.
The clinical faculty review candidates' letters, and evaluate their academic progress in the introductory courses. Nonclinical faculty who have had substancial contact with candidates may be asked to provide additional input. An interview is scheduled with all candidates to discuss their progress in the MFT program, and to request further information regarding any problems noted in the above mentioned review. After completion of the interviews, clinical faculty develop a consensus regarding candidates' readiness for clinical practicum. Letters are sent to all candidates, notifying them of the faculty decision regarding admittance into the clinical practicum.