Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy Admissions

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MSCFT Priority deadline is December 15th.
MSCFT Regular deadline is January 31st.

Late applications accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy Program.  Please read and download a copy of the MSCFT Application Checklist to view the steps inApply MSCFT the application process and information that needs to be submitted. In addition, the following items below should be emailed to both Graduate Admissions and the CFT Program CoordinatorDanette Baker.


Application Materials 

Download Application Checklist [PDF] for complete details

  • Completed application
  • $65 non-refundable application fee
  • Two (2) Recommendation Forms
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Resume
  • CFT Professional Statement - Describe within 3 pages or less your career goals, your professional preparation up to this point, and ways in which the MSCFT program can help you reach those goals.  Please also discuss your interests in addressing social justice issues. 
  • Family of Origin paper - Describe within 3 pages or less significant experiences in your family of origin and how those have affected your personal and professional development.
  • TOEFL (If required)
  • Signed copy of the Regulatory Variance Acknowledgement Form

Additional Admission Requirements

Program finalists are invited to interview in-person at UofL Shelby Campus

Application Deadlines

  • MSCFT (60 hour) On Campus • Fall Semester: Priority Deadline: December 15th, Regular Deadline: January 31st 
  • MSCFT with ADC Specialization (69 hour) On Campus • Fall Semester: Priority Deadline: December 15th, Regular Deadline: January 31st  
  • Dual Degree MSSW and MSCFT (84 hour) On Campus or Hybrid • Fall Semester: Priority Deadline: December 15th, Regular Deadline: January 31st

Late applications accepted on a case-by-case basis.

 Please note:  The MSSW-CFT Specialization and Advanced Standing MSSW with a CFT Prep Track have been replaced by the dual degree MSSW/MSCFT program.  Please apply for the dual degree MSSW/MSCFT program by following the instructions found in the MSCFT Application Checklist above.