Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy

When you apply to the TWU Graduate School, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores if required. All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admissions to the TWU Graduate School. In addition, most graduate programs have additional admission requirements that must be completed. These requirements can be found on each graduate program website. After acceptance, you will need to begin your program within one year, unless a deferral has been approved by the program.

Check out the links below for specific admissions information:

• How to Apply
• General Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School
• Residency for Tuition Purposes
• International Students
• Election of Graduate Work by Students Who Are Not Seeking Degrees

Program Contact

Aaron Norton, PhD
940-898-2677
anorton@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Fall – December 1
Spring – August 1

Admission Requirements

• Clinical master’s degree (e.g., marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology)
• 3.5 GPA on most recent master’s degree

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
2. Submit the following documents as separate PDF files in ONE email to HDFSC@twu.edu:
   1. Curriculum Vitae
   2. Letter of Intent adhering to the following guidelines:
      • Use the style of a professional business letter, including date, name, and return address
      • Limit the body of the letter to 300 words
      • Discuss the following in the body of the letter:
        • Your interest in and reasons for wanting a doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy. If you are not already familiar with the discipline of marriage & family therapy (as compared to other clinical mental health fields), we suggest you visit the website of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (aamft.org) and read the material available to learn more.
        • The strengths and skills you will bring to the Marriage & Family Therapy program. These may include elements of your life experience, personal characteristics, occupational background, academic accomplishments, etc.
        • How you will adapt your current life to make room for doctoral studies.
        • Your research interests.
        • Your professional goals for this degree.
   3. An on campus interview process is required through participation on Interview Day. The admissions coordinator will contact those applicants the department invites to interview.