Master of Family Therapy Application Materials and Guidelines Fall 2016 A program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation For Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
Greetings Prospective Applicant! Thank you for your interest in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Enclosed find information and forms necessary for application to the MFT program. Application to the MFT program is a two-step process: 1) Submit SCSU Graduate School application materials: a) online application: http://www.nationalappcenter.com/applications/scsu_grad/apply.html b) transcripts from all university/college coursework c) international student supporting materials (if required) http://www.southernct.edu/academics/graduate/internationalstudents.html 2) Submit MFT specific application materials: a) MFT Essay (Form A) b) two references (Forms B & C) c) current rèsumè The MFT Program operates in a cohort model with admissions in the Fall semester only. GRE test scores are not required. Once your application file is complete you will receive a letter acknowledging receipt and your application file will be reviewed by the MFT Admissions Committee. Following review, qualified applicants will be invited to attend a group interview. If you need additional information or have questions please feel free to email me at levatinop1@southernct.edu or call Carmen Padua, the MFT Program Secretary, at (203) 392-6414. Best Regards, Paul Levatino, LMFT Prof. Paul Levatino, LMFT MFT Admissions Coordinator Marriage and Family Therapy Program Southern Connecticut State University levatinop1@southernct.edu
Form A Return completed application materials to: Southern Connecticut State University, School of Graduate Studies, Application Processing Center, PO Box 8057, Portsmouth, NH 03802 ADMISSION ESSAY FOR MASTER OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY Name: Date: personal email address: I am applying for the following track: part-time (3 year) full-time (2year) ATTACH ESSAY: 250 words maximum (typed) Please tell us about your interest in the Southern Connecticut State University Marriage and Family Therapy Program: Why do you want to become an MFT; what do believe you will bring to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy; and what are your plans are once you complete the program?
Form B Return completed application materials to: Southern Connecticut State University, School of Graduate Studies, Application Processing Center, PO Box 8057, Portsmouth, NH 03802 Name of applicant: Applicants address: Employer name/address: Reference name/address: Reference Form #1 Date: Applicant s home phone: Employer telephone: Reference telephone: I agree that the information supplied by the person named above shall remain in confidence. I waive my rights to see this information. Signed, Candidate Date The individual named above is applying for admission to the Master s Program in Marriage and Family Therapy. In an effort to assist us in both maintaining the highest standards in professionalism and to plan individual learning contracts, we would appreciate you being candid and specific. How long have you known the candidate? In what capacity do you know the applicant? Please rate each of the following: 1. Conceptual ability Excellent Moderate Minimal Don t Know 2. Writing ability 3. Speaking ability 4. Ability to accept criticism 5. Ability to be autonomous 6. Self-awareness 7. Ego strength 8. Personal boundaries 9. Flexibility 10. Stability
What do you imagine will give this potential Marriage and Family Therapist the most difficulty? With what will the candidate have the least difficulty? Additional Comments: Signed: Date: "The confidentiality of this record is required under Chapter 306 of the Connecticut General Statutes. This material should not be transmitted to anyone without written consent or other authorization as provided in the aforementioned statutes."
Form C Return completed application materials to: Southern Connecticut State University, School of Graduate Studies, Application Processing Center, PO Box 8057, Portsmouth, NH 03802 Name of applicant: Applicants address: Employer name/address: Reference name/address: Reference Form #2 Date: Applicant s home phone: Employer telephone: Reference telephone: I agree that the information supplied by the person named above shall remain in confidence. I waive my rights to see this information. Signed, Candidate Date The individual named above is applying for admission to the Master s Program in Marriage and Family Therapy. In an effort to assist us in both maintaining the highest standards in professionalism and to plan individual learning contracts, we would appreciate you being candid and specific. How long have you known the candidate? In what capacity do you know the applicant? Please rate each of the following: 1. Conceptual ability Excellent Moderate Minimal Don t Know 2. Writing ability 3. Speaking ability 4. Ability to accept criticism 5. Ability to be autonomous 6. Self-awareness 7. Ego strength 8. Personal boundaries 9. Flexibility 10. Stability
What do you imagine will give this potential Marriage and Family Therapist the most difficulty? With what will the candidate have the least difficulty? Additional Comments: Signed: Date: "The confidentiality of this record is required under Chapter 306 of the Connecticut General Statutes. This material should not be transmitted to anyone without written consent or other authorization as provided in the aforementioned statutes."