Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)

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The Family Studies and Human Services department offers a Master of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Services with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. The marriage and family therapy M.S. specialization prepares professionals to conduct and evaluate therapy with marital and family groups. Students pursue programs of study that include course work in human development, family studies, marital and family therapy, statistics, and research methods. The M.S. specialization in marriage and family therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.

Requirements

The M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy requires a minimum of 55 - 61 semester hours of graduate work, depending upon your choice of the “written document”. Most students complete the program in three years. Students have up to five years to complete the program.

Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy

FSHS 853 - Family Systems in Cultural Context Credits: (3)
FSHS 864 - Clinical Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
FSHS 867 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I Credits: (1)
FSHS 868 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy II Credits: (1)

Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family Therapy

FSHS 866 - Sex Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 870 - Principles of Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 877 - Individual and Family Assessment Credits: (3)
FSHS 879 - Systemic Assessment and Treatment of Psychopathology Credits: (3)
FSHS 896 - Advanced Family Therapy Credits: (3)

Family Studies and Human Services

Any 2 of the first 3 courses
FSHS 810 - Child Development Credits: (3)
FSHS 822 - Transition to Adulthood Credits: (3)
FSHS 845 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: (3)
AND BOTH
FSHS 852 - Contemporary Family Theories Credits: (3)
FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)

Ethics and Professional Studies

FSHS 878 - Professional Studies in Family Therapy Credits: (3)

Research Methodology

FSHS 888 - Research Methods in FSHS I Credits: (3)

Supervised Clinical Practice

Minimum of three continuous 3 credit hours of Practica (FSHS 885) over a 12-month period, including summers; must accumulate 500 client contact hours and 100 hours of supervision from faculty. Fifty per cent of supervision hours from faculty must be based on “raw” data (live or video).

FSHS 885 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: (3)

Electives

Select from the courses below to complete the 3 hour elective requirement.

FSHS 670 - Working with Parents Credits: (3)
FSHS 700 - Treatment of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse (3)
FSHS 700 - Consultation in Marriage and Family Therapy
FSHS 704 - Seminar in Family Studies and Human Services Credits: (Var.)
FSHS 862 - Marital Interaction Credits: (3)

End of Program Requirements

Pass a comprehensive written examination on marriage and family therapy
Complete, with committee approval, one of the following written documents:
- A Master’s Thesis (requiring 6-8 hours of FSHS 899)
- A Master’s Report (requiring 2 hours of FSHS 899)
- A Clinical Specialization Paper (requiring 2 hours of FSHS 899)
Pass an oral examination with emphasis on the written document

Notes

Students interested in this option with questions about program requirements or curriculum should contact:

Dr. Anthony P. Jurich
Program Admisions Director
Marriage and Family Therapy
School of Family Studies and Human Services
113 Campus Creek Complex
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1488
jurich@ksu.edu

Students interested in this option with questions about admissions should contact:

Connie J. Fechter
Graduate Program Admissions Coordinator
School of Family Studies and Human Services
304 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1473
fechter@ksu.edu