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procedures for applying

 

Procedures

students studying outdoors on campusA) Send original transcripts and a completed SCSU graduate application directly to:

Southern Connecticut State University
School of Graduate Studies, EN-118
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515
Phone: (203) 392-5237


B) Send application for Master of Marriage and Family Therapy and Gestalt application directly to:

Southern Connecticut State University
Marriage and Family Therapy Department
501 Crescent Street - Davis Hall 020
New Haven, Connecticut 06515
Phone: (203) 392-6414


C) Three reference forms (attached) are to be completed by (two professional and one personal) individuals and returned directly to the Marriage and Family Therapy Department. Please be sure to sign all reference forms.

D) A 250-word (typed, double spaced) essay is required; it should describe a person in your family who has had an outstanding influence in your life. Send directly to the Marriage and Family Therapy Department.

E) Attendance at a group informational meeting and/or a personal interview is required.

The university allows students to register for up to 9 credits before a planned program is required. However, there is no assurance that courses taken prior to matriculation will be credited toward program requirements.

Consideration of matriculation status is dependent on completion of all materials outlined in items A-E above.

 

Timeline

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis; therefore, a student can begin in the fall, spring, or summer session.
  • The Gestalt sequence begins in June and runs for a consecutive year.
    NOTE: Successful completion of the Gestalt sequence is a requirement of the program.
  • The practicum sequence may be begun after completion of MFT 597, 598, 561, and 588 and attendance at a pre-practicum meeting.
  • The internship sequence, which must be one calendar year in duration, may be begun only after all practicum requirements are met.
  • Candidates should expect to commit at least two calendar years to completing program requirements. This will include two summer sessions.