Department of Applied Human Sciences

Graduate Programs in Couple and Family Therapy

There are three degree specializations within the couple and family therapy program.
  • Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science with a specialization in couple and family therapy (CFT).
    • Students typically complete the required 60-62 credit hours in 2.5 to 3 years.
  • Post-Bachelor Doctoral degree in Health and Human Science with a specialization in couple and family therapy (CFT).
    • Students typically complete both the master’s and doctoral requirements (120 credit hours) in 5 years.
  • Doctoral degree in Human Ecology with a specialization in couple and family therapy (CFT).
    • Students typically complete the required 90 credit hours within 3 years.

K-State CFT Program Values Stance on Working with Gender & Sexual Minoritized Clients

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Student Achievement Criteria Data - M.S. (pdf)

Published by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education

Student Achievement Criteria Data - Ph.D. (pdf)

Published by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education

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Opportunities to participate in Faculty–Student Research Teams (pdf)


The MS and PhD Couple and Family Therapy Programs at Kansas State University are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, (703) 838-9808, coa@aamft.org.