Why Brigham Young University?
The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Brigham Young University offers several exceptional opportunities:
- Diversity of training. There are eight full-time clinical faculty in the program. Each of them represents a different orientation toward therapy. Students are exposed to a wide variety of theoretical models and are taught to apply them in treatment.
- Hands-on experience. The clinical training program emphasizes closely supervised and intense practicum experience. Students begin seeing clients during their first semester and are enrolled continuously for 12 to 18 months of practicum. For one or two hours each week during this time, faculty members use video recordings and live observation to supervise student work.
- Training facilities. Our training program has the finest clinical and video tape facilities in the country. There are 16 therapy rooms and a videotape operations center operated by video technicians who can videotape seven and audiotape four therapy sessions simultaneously. In addition, 11 of the therapy rooms have one-way mirror observation capability for live supervision. The clinic houses over 25 computers in a computer lab with internet access, data analysis capabilities and word processing programs. MFT students also use the computer lab for entering case notes on the clinic's confidential and secure system. Comprehensive Clinic
- Program selection. There are two degree programs designed to help students attain their career goals. These include the M.S. program and Ph.D. program. Students can emphasize clinical practice, teaching, or research in their program. Generally the M.S. program requires two full years including spring and summer terms. The Ph.D. program generally requires three years. For students interested in completing both degrees at BYU, they may apply for and progress on to the Ph.D. program following completion of their master's degree.
- Accreditation. Each program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. http://www.aamft.org/
- Licensing. Since Utah licenses Marriage and Family Therapy as a profession, our program of study prepares students to meet licensing requirements in Utah and other states. In addition there are many internship and employment opportunities available that are not available in unlicensed states. State licensure also qualifies family therapists for reimbursement from most insurance companies. DOPL -Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- Recreation and cultural activities. BYU is nationally recognized for several of its sports programs (football, volleyball, golf, and others), and is located near world-class skiing, fishing, and hiking areas. Symphonies, theaters, ballet, and opera are some of the many cultural activities available in Provo and nearby Salt Lake City.
- Financial Assistance. Students receive tuition support and a research or teaching assistantships during their program of study. Financial Aid
- Admissions. Admission to Brigham Young University is nondiscriminatory. The university admits persons of any sex, race, creed, religion, or national origin who meet the university's academic requirements and agree to abide by its standards of behavior. Qualified handicapped students are also admitted. Apply Now online at http://www.byu.edu/gradstudies/admissions/onlineapp.php.
For further information please contact:
Linda Kader
Program and Graduate Secretary
Marriage and Family Therapy
274 TLRB
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-5680
linda_kader@byu.edu
