The University of Louisiana at Monroe adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, marital or parental status, age, disability, veteran status, or political belief. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

 

Checklist for Admission

Students admitted to the Master of Arts degree program will have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants will meet two of the following criteria:

  1. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.8
     
  2. A minimum combined score of 900 (Verbal and Quantitative)
     
  3. A total of at least 1875 point based upon the following formula: Undergraduate grade point average x combined score of the Verbal and Quantitative of the GRE
     

Eighteen hours of studies in behavioral science (e.g. marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, sociology, psychiatric nursing, gerontology, pastoral counseling, or social work) including Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory, or their equivalent, are prerequisites for this program.

  1. Students may be admitted who do not have all eighteen hours; however, they will be required to complete leveling coursework in addition to the standard masters course work.
     

  2. Finalist in the application process will be required to have a personal interview with the MFT Masters admissions committee.
     

Procedure for Admission

  1. Request official university transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (one copy from each school attended) be sent directly to the Registrar of the
    2. Admissions Office at this address:

          Admissions Office
          ADMN 1-109
          The University of Louisiana at Monroe
          Monroe, La 71209

     

  2. Take the GRE and/or request GRE scores be sent directly to the Registrar at address listed above.

    3.  
  3. Complete Graduate School Application Form.
    Go to:  http://www.ulm.edu/enroll/GApp.pdf for application form and return by February 1st to:

    University of Louisiana at Monroe
    Office of Graduate Studies and Research
    ADM 1-142
    Monroe, La 71209
  4. Complete the following forms and send them to the address below.
    a.  Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Program Application Form
    b.  Graduate Assistantship Application Form (optional)
             Go to: http://www.ulm.edu/enroll/gaform.pdf for application form
    c.  Letters of recommendation from three colleagues who are familiar with your
         work skills

                    MFT Masters Program Admission Committee
                    Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
                    The University of Louisiana at Monroe
                    Monroe, LA 71209

     

  5. Receive a letter of admission from the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

    6.  
  6. If invited, attend masters interviews when scheduled

    7.  
  7. Receive by mail a letter of admission status from program director

    8.  
  8. If you have been admitted:

    9. a.  Send in writing a letter of acceptance or denial to the MFT Masters Program
        Admission Committee.
    b.  Receive by mail from MFT program a letter regarding necessary coursework for
         the fall semester and a class schedule with information on how to register online.
    c.  Register for classes online.
    d.  PLEASE NOTE: If your address and/or telephone number changes, please
         contact the MFT administrative assistant (318-362-3005 or 318-362-3006) and update your
         information.
     

Application:

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: __________________ Date of Birth: ____/____ /____

Telephone: (Home) _________________ (Other) _________________

Email: __________________________ Marital Status: ___ Married ___ Single

Spouse/ Emergency Contact / Next of Kin:

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Relationship: __________________Contact Number: ______________________

 

Please respond to the following on separate pages

  1. Relevant Training and Clinical Internship: Provide a detailed description of relevant training and clinical internship.

  2. Relevant Work Experience to Date: Provide a current resume that indicates dates and descriptions of relevant work responsibilities.

  3. References: Please supply the names and addresses of three people who are familiar with your character, clinical skills and ability to perform academically on the masters level. These should, when possible, include former and/or current professors and employers familiar with your work skills.
  4. Applicant Statement: The following is designed to highlight your interest and in understanding of the marriage and family counseling/therapy profession. There are no right or wrong answers. Attached is a copy of the first chapter of D.S. Becvar and R.J. Becvar’s book, Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration (3rd Ed.). Please read it and describe your reactions, thoughts, and feelings (one or two pages).


 
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