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University of Colorado Denver
Denver
Public
Program Info
Couple and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapy
COAMFTE
Yes
Yes
Traditional
Full & Part Time
Not directly published; tuition/fees must be calculated via CU Denver Graduate Tuition & Fees.
Not directly published; tuition/fees must be calculated via CU Denver Graduate Tuition & Fees.
Federal/state financial aid, work-study, graduate assistantships, limited scholarships.
https://www.ucdenver.edu/tuition-cost/scholarships
Recent cohorts: 17–19 students admitted per yea
Didactic: max 15 students. Clinical: max 8 students
Full-time: 2.5–3.5 years. Part-time: up to 6 years (7 years max allowed).
54
None beyond MFT track; all students follow the same sequence
Meets Colorado LMFT educational requirements; prepares graduates for AMFTRB exam and Colorado Jurisprudence Exam.

Diverse faculty with expertise in systemic therapy, multicultural counseling, trauma, addictions, and couples/sex therapy.

Yes

39 credits coursework + 12 credits practicum/internship + 3 credits research/capstone.

Optional. Students may choose a thesis, a capstone project, or comprehensive exams.

Practicum: preparation + supervised clinical experience.
Internship I & II: progressive clinical training in the community.

Yes
After completing foundational coursework (~first year), starting in practicum
Yes
Yes

WRGP tuition benefit.
HSI support resources.
Opportunity to join the Delta Kappa International Honor Society for CFT.

International applicants accepted; must meet CU Denver Graduate School English language requirements

https://www.ucdenver.edu/international-admissions/questions-resources

Apply online through the CU Denver Graduate School portal.
Faculty review, selected applicants invited for interview.

Bachelor’s degree required; GPA ≥ 2.75
$50 domestic; $75 international.

Online application
Transcripts
Resume/CV
Personal statement
Three recommendation letters

Background check required.
Personal therapy encouraged (sometimes required during training).

No

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester.

Yes

The program emphasizes inclusivity and the HSI designation; it encourages Latinx applicants.

Advising, writing center, DEI resources, Dreamer Resource Office, disability services

Strong fit for Latinx and BIPOC students due to HSI status, DEI mission, small class sizes, WRGP tuition savings, and licensure preparation

Most of the courses for this 54-credit program take place Monday - Thursday in three-hour blocks beginning at either 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. However, some classes meet on weekends (Friday evening or Saturday during the day). 520, 521, 620, 621, 687c are all service learning courses that are where you see clients in the 3 on campus clinics Classes done by 3pm no clients in the fall, 2 nights of clients in the spring summer and fall and the last spring and summer they schedule their own clients

Public urban research university, HSI, downtown Denver.

The CU Denver M.A. in Couple & Family Therapy is a COAMFTE-accredited, on-campus graduate program (54 credits) delivered primarily in evening blocks. It emphasizes systemic and relational approaches, social justice, and inclusive training. It requires practicum and internships with 300 clinical hours, supports licensure preparation as an LMFT, and fosters a diverse, reflective cohort. Admission requires a complete application, a 2.75 GPA minimum, and a mandatory interview. The program typically takes 2.5–3.5 years full-time, and includes substantial support via faculty mentors, handbooks, and student resources.