Master of Arts Program
Applicant Selection Criteria
Students admitted to the Master of Arts degree program will have successfully completed
an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5.
Prerequisites for the program are eighteen hours of studies in behavioral science
(e.g. marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, sociology, psychiatric
nursing, gerontology, pastoral counseling, or social work) including Abnormal Psychology
and Personality Theory or their equivalent.
- Students may be admitted who do not have all eighteen hours; however, they will be
required to complete leveling coursework in addition to the standard masters course
work.
- Finalist in the application process will be required to have a personal interview
with the MFT Masters admissions committee.
Application Process
Step 1: Apply to the ULM Graduate School by February 1
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Sandel Hall Room 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
Step 2: Apply to the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts Program by February
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Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from colleagues and/or academicians who are familiar with your work skills and academic
ability. Letters should be uploaded if possible to the student portal or emailed to gradadmissions@ulm.edu
Resume - Your resume should contain relevant work experience (to date) and 3 references,
with contact information, of people who are able to speak to your ability to perform
at the masters level. Ideally, these would include former employers and/or professor
familiar with your work skills.
Writing Sample - Please provide a research paper as it was submitted in one of your undergraduate
courses. Ideally this course would have been in the behavioral sciences and the topic
closely related to Marriage and Family Therapy. If you do not have a writing sample
that fits this description, please feel free to upload any piece of writing which
showcases your writing abilities and style.
Letter of Intent - A Letter of Intent should highlight your interest in and understanding of the Marriage
& Family Therapy profession. Please provide an 2-page applicant statement with (a)
a one-page narrative of what it was like to "grow up" in your family and (b) a one-page
narrative that explains your interest in and knowledge of the field.
Step 3: Graduate School Admission Decision
Upon receipt of your application materials sent to the Graduate School, your application
will be reviewed. You will receive a letter advising you of your Graduate School
admissions status from the Director of Graduate School.
Step 4: MFT Masters Program Admission Decision
Upon admission to the Graduate School, your Marriage and Family Therapy specific application
will be reviewed by the MFT Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to Graduate School DOES NOT automatically ensure admission to the
MFT Program.
If selected by the MFT Admissions Committee, you will receive an invitation to attend
the Masters interviews, when scheduled.
Following the interviews, you will receive an official letter regarding your admission
status to the MFT Program.
Upon receipt of an official letter of acceptance into the MFT Program:
- Please send a letter of your acceptance or refusal to the MFT Master's Program Admissions
Committee at the above address.
- You will then receive a letter from the MFT program regarding necessary coursework
for the fall semester and a class schedule with information on how to register online.
- Register for classes online at https://banner.ulm.edu
- Please Note: Keep your telephone number(s) and/or address(es) current with both the Graduate
School and the MFT Program.
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