Human Development and Family Studies with MFT Specialization

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Human Development and Family Studies with MFT Specialization
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Public
Program Info
Human Development and Family Studies with MFT Specialization
Marriage & Family Therapy
COAMFTE
Yes
Yes
Traditional
Full & Part Time
~9,500/year (in-state) ~15,000/year
~ $63,000+, again depending on differential tuition addition
General funding would likely include assistantships, scholarships, financial aid. CSU Graduate Scholarships are accessible via the university financial aid site.
https://admissions.colostate.edu/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/

As a land-grant institution, it is in the DNA of Colorado State to promote education to anyone with the motivation and ability to earn a degree. We’re proud of that commitment and look forward to providing that experience to all students regardless of citizenship.
We welcome immigrants to Colorado State and have compiled resources below to help them with their college transition.
https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/special-circumstances/immigrants/
https://admissions.colostate.edu/2017/03/09/daca-asset-financial-aid/

Typically 9–14 students
Small, seminar-style learning with close faculty mentoring
24 months (6 semesters, year-round).
60
Plan A (thesis + capstone) and Plan B (capstone only)
Meets educational requirements for Colorado LMFT licensure. Additional supervised hours post-graduation are required by the state.
Yes

Courses in MFT theories, family development, ethics, research methods, statistics, and multicultural counseling.

Optional (Plan A)

Students complete three clinical rotations in campus-based CCAM clinics (CFCT, Trauma & Resilience, Campus Connections)

Yes
Second semester of program.
Yes
Yes

Hands-on training in trauma, couple/family therapy, and community-based mentoring.
Cohort model with high job placement and licensure rates.

Online application through CSU Graduate School.
Cohort-based admission (limited seats)

Bachelor’s degree required. Background in psychology, human development, or related field recommended.
$60 domestic / $70 international (CSU Graduate School standard)

Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume/CV

Competitive; small cohort; emphasis on fit with program mission

Not required

Program emphasizes multicultural competence and systemic approaches

Graduate Coordinator and faculty contacts listed on program website

Strong hands-on clinical training.
Small, supportive cohort.
High job placement & licensure success.
Good fit for students seeking bilingual/multicultural mental health training

Classes are 3 hours, 1x/week each class, Mostly morning and afternoon except Practicum in evening (520, 620, 621, 687C all service learning) C-CAM 3 center that they run

Large public research university in Fort Collins, CO.
HSI-designated; strong emphasis on inclusive excellence.

2-year COAMFTE-accredited MFT program.
60 credits, thesis or capstone option.
Clinical rotations in CSU’s CFCT, trauma, and youth mentoring centers.
Meets Colorado licensure educational requirements.
Strong employment and licensure outcomes.