Graduate Programs: Charlotte & Raleigh Locations Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) at Pfeiffer University’s Graduate School is offered at both the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham campuses and provides the clinical and academic training required for becoming a licensed therapist working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of professional settings. The curriculum, which requires 66 hours and usually takes 3-4 years to complete (contingent on a full-time or part-time commitment), includes clinical training that focuses on developing ethical therapy skills, increasing professionalism and building community partnerships.

PFEIFFER BENEFITS KEY PROGRAM FEATURES • Small classes with students from diverse backgrounds The MMFT Program’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) include the following primary concepts: • Flexible evening classroom schedules • Theoretical Knowledge/Academic Training • Convenient locations in Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham • Diversity • Internships through field placements in a variety of therapeutic • Clinical Effectiveness settings providing specialization opportunities • Individual and Relational Development • Supervised training at two state-of-the-art clinics, Pfeiffer Institute and Pfeiffer InstituteReach • Professional Identity and Ethics • Affordable tuition and financial aid • Research One of only three COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family CURRICULUM Therapy Education) accredited programs in North Carolina, Pfeiffer’s two locations offer training with faculty who are licensed marriage and family therapists and AAMFT The MMFT program requires 66 semester hours, which provides foundational coursework and clinical training based approved supervisors (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy). The on core competencies designated by COAMFTE; 500 hours of direct client contact (250 individual, 250 relational) curriculum meets the academic and experiential requirements for state licensure as a are provided by AAMFT approved supervisors. Course of study typically takes 3-4 years to complete; but must be marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina and prepares students for the completed within 5 years after initial enrollment. All students must pass a comprehensive exit examination national examination in marital and family therapy (AMFTRB). before graduation I. Assessment and Diagnosis (6 SH) V. Research (3 SH): APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS MMFT 604 Diagnosis of Mental and PSYC 625 Research Methods & Program • Completed Pfeiffer University application for admission and application fee; Emotional Disorders Evaluation applications available at pfeiffer.edu/marriage MMFT 630 Assessment and Treatment VI. Theoretical Foundation of MFT (9 SH): • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; minimum Planning in Family Therapy MMFT 601 Introduction to Family Systems undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in major/2.75 overall; and nine hours of coursework in II. Human Development and MMFT 602 Family Therapy Theories the social sciences Family Relations (9 SH) MMFT 621 Advanced Clinical Procedures & • Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended MMFT 640 Family Therapy: Children and Special Populations • Three letters of recommendation written on official letterhead, each with the Adolescents VII. Clinical Practice (9-15 SH): * recommendation form from pfeiffer.edu/marriage PSYC 600 Advanced Human Growth and MMFT 690 Internship in Marriage & • Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) Development Family Therapy • Current resume and a writing sample describing how MFT training and degree PSYC 615 Advanced Psychopathology in * (3-5 consecutive semesters as needed to complete will affect your personal and professional goals the Family Context 500 clinical hours)** • Small group interview with Admissions Committee approval III. Practice of MFT (12 SH): ** Effective 1/10/16, a minimum of 40% or 200 • Proof of satisfactory background record check for all states of residence for the MMFT 600 Emerging Cross-Cultural Issues relational hours will be required. past five years in Families and Communities VIII. Additional Core Coursework (12 SH) MMFT 606 Practicum: Therapeutic Alliance • Application deadlines are February 1 and March 1 for summer or fall admission MMFT 603 Theory and Practice of Group MMFT 620 Couples Therapy, Theory, and Therapy • Late applications are subject to a $25 late fee and will be reviewed on a Techniques space-available basis MMFT 605 Addiction in Family Systems MMFT 670 Human Sexuality and MMFT 608 Crisis Intervention • The MMFT program is a residential program and requires students to be enrolled in Contextual Sex Therapy MMFT 685 Advanced Trauma Focused a minimum of two courses each fall and spring semester and one course during the IV. Professional Identity and Ethics (6 SH): Assessment & Intervention summer semester MMFT 610 Professional Identity and Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy MMFT 680 Legal & Ethical Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy

For more information and complete program details: pfeiffer.edu/marriage Dr. Susan Wilkie McHale, LMFT, LPC Program Director/Professor AAMFT & LPC Approved Supervisor (704) 945-7359 [email protected] GRADUATE PROGRAMS ADD-ON LICENSURE Master of Business Administration (MBA) PROGRAMS • Human Resources Management AIG Certificate Program • International Studies Marriage and Family Therapy • Leadership Substance Abuse Studies • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE • Nonprofit Management COMPLETION PROGRAMS Master of Science in Financial Fraud Investigations (MSFFI) Business Administration • Computer Forensics Criminal Justice • Law Enforcement Health Administration • Security Specialists • Long-term Care Management • Civil Litigation ABOUT PFEIFFER • Medical Practice Management Master of Health Administration (MHA) Pfeiffer University is a comprehensive United Methodist- Human Relations • Business (optional Substance Abuse Area of Concentration) related university with multiple campuses and delivery • Leadership systems designed to meet the needs of adult, graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) RN to BSN (accreditation pending) and traditional undergraduate students. Having offered • Human Resources graduate and degree completion programs for adults for • International Management UNDERGRADUATE more than 25 years, Pfeiffer has become an educational Joint Degrees CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS leader through innovative academic programs and • MHA/MBA Healthcare Management commitment to the ideas of servant leadership. One of • MBA/MSL Long-Term Care Management the first institutions in Charlotte to offer graduate and • MHA/MSL Medical Practice Management adult education programs, Pfeiffer boasts thousands Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy UNDERGRADUATE of highly talented graduates and continues to expand Master of Arts in Practical Theology CONCENTRATIONS its programs to meet the demands of today’s global • Christian Education/Age-Level Ministries Entrepreneurship and Supervision economy. • Church Administration Financial Fraud and Financial Investigations As an institution grounded in the principle of service • Missions/Evangelism Homeland Security before self, Pfeiffer’s priorities are serving the needs of • Pastoral Care and Counseling Law and Public Policy our students and instilling in them the nature to serve Master of Science in Education Money and Banking and knowledge to lead and to go Beyond Boundaries. Master of Arts in Education Substance Abuse GRADUATE CERTIFICATE FAST FACTS PROGRAMS STUDENT BODY Health Services Administration Leadership Total students 1,860 Leadership Traditional 742 Financial Fraud Investigations Graduate 909 Degree Completion 209 QUESTIONS? CAMPUS LOCATIONS Average Class Size 16 Undergraduate Degree Completion Misenheimer Student-Faculty Ratio 12:1 Programs and Certificate Programs Undergraduate Programs Sheila Mull 48380 U.S. Highway 52 North ACCREDITATION Enrollment Services Counselor Misenheimer, NC 28109 Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of (704) 945-7322 (800) 338-2060 Colleges and Schools. [email protected] Charlotte Approved by the University Senate of the United Graduate Programs Methodist Church as a Methodist-related institution. Admissions Graduate Certificate Programs Jonathan Beam Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs FINANCIAL AID Director of Graduate Admissions Undergraduate Certificate and Non-degree Programs More than 95 percent of Pfeiffer students receive some (704) 945-7356 4701 Park Road form of financial aid. [email protected] Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 945-7320 ATHLETICS (Undergraduate campus/Misenheimer) Raleigh-Durham The Pfeiffer Falcons compete in NCAA Graduate Programs Division II as a member of Conference Carolinas. 2880 Slater Road, Suite 100 Morrisville, NC 27560 (919) 941-2920

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