Admission Requirements

1. Provide evidence of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission status. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the Edgewood College graduate program.
2. Complete and submit graduate application (including $25 fee) to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
3. Request that official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic credits received from any post-secondary institutions be sent directly to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
4. The MFT program reference form, available from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, must accompany two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to comment on the candidate's potential for success as a therapist.
5. The MFT program requires a two-page typewritten statement indicating motives and professional goals for pursing a degree in MFT. The written statement should include:
   • Interests and motivation for wanting to be a therapist
   • Ability to succeed in graduate school
   • What preparation, either through coursework, internship, volunteer work, or job experience, has been undertaken that provides basic therapy skills.
     
6. The completed admission application and fee must be submitted prior to the November 13 deadline for spring entries and March 1 for fall entries.
7. Attendance at an on-campus interview with the Program Director and an admissions team is mandatory. Interviews with candidates applying for a January start will take place on December 5. Interviews with candidates applying for a September start will take place the weekend of March 20, 2010. During this interview, the applicant will be required to participate in a role-play exercise.