Key information
Duration
Full-time - 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting May 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting August 2027 - Apply anytime.
International applicants are encouraged to complete the admissions process earlier due to visa timelines.
Language
English
English Requirements
Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 6.5
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Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Orange, United States
- Los Angeles, United States
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location. Visit programme website
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science, Counselling Psychology
Overview
The curriculum integrates core competencies informed by the educational model of the National Council of Schools and Programmes of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In addition, your practitioner-scholar faculty are actively engaged in practice and scholarship and will incorporate a wide variety of clinical examples into classroom activities.
The Marital and Family Therapy program from The Chicago School coursework also covers topics such as teaching in higher education, agency management, grant writing, programme development, and advanced clinical principles, to ensure you are well-prepared for your practice and career, post-graduation. Visit the programme website for more information
Career
The Marital and Family Therapy Psy.D. program prepares graduates to practice as licensed professionals, assume leadership positions in the mental health field, and to teach in higher education. You can apply your knowledge to a range of settings, including:
- Hospitals and community-based clinics
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Mental health centers
- Social service agencies
- Private practice
- Higher education
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Etiology and Diagnostic Conceptualization of Mental Illness
- Clinical Consultation and Supervision
- Existential Humanistic Approaches
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 6.5
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Other Requirements
Application to The Chicago School’s Marital and Family Therapy Psy.D. program is open to any person who has earned a license-eligible master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements.
Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors considered in admission are:
- GPA from undergraduate and graduate schools
- Generally, a graduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission to the school’s Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program
- Successful work history
- Admission essay(s)
- Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional or volunteer experience supervisors
- Admission interview
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 50,707 AUD / year (≈ 36,300 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 50,707 AUD / year (≈ 36,300 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State): 50,707 AUD / year (≈ 36,300 USD / year)
Living Costs
Orange, United States: 1,537-2,235 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Marital and Family Therapy.
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) - Grant: 72000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam - 40000 USD, Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) - 25600 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students - 20000 USD, Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships - 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- The Fulbright Program - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies - 300000 HKD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award - Various benefits, Deadline: 01 Nov 2026
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs - 30000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Marshall Scholarships - 38000 GBP, Deadline: 16 Sep 2026
- Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study - Various benefits, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships - 30000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Hope For Addiction Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 09 Sep 2026
- The Marietta Blau Grant - 1580 EUR, Deadline: Not specified
- Building Bridges Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program - 10000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Tatra Banka Scholarship - 5000 EUR, Deadline: 30 Jun 2027
- Uplifting Communities Scholarship - 1500 USD, Deadline: 28 Sep 2026
- Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 07 Dec 2026
- International Peace Scholarship Fund - 12500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Jan 2027
- Saving Smiles Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 02 Dec 2026
- $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series - 1000 USD, Deadline: Anytime
- Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye - 50000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- The Higher Foundation Grant - 500 USD, Deadline: Anytime
- Community Leaders Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 02 Feb 2027
- Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Higher Foundation Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: Anytime
- Young Scholar's Award - 400 USD, Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Distinguished Design/Tech Award - 1000 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
- The Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship - 1250 USD, Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 15 Jan 2027
- Scott Parker Award - 500 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) - 12500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- From Conflict to Growth Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- General Named Endowed Scholarships - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Getchell New Play Award - 1000 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Design Competition Awards - 125 USD, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- The Trim Body M.D. Future of Remote Care Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
- Distinguished Career Award - 1500 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Financial Education PSA Scholarship - 1500 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- George Garrett Award - 2000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 01 Oct 2026
- The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship - 3000 USD, Deadline: 01 Apr 2027
- Tom Behm Award - 1000 USD, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- STEM Supplemental Award - 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 01 Oct 2026
- Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship - 500 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 09 Sep 2026
- Aaliyah Lee Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards - 1000 USD, Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
- Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship - 2500 USD, Deadline: 01 Apr 2027
- Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund - 10000 USD, Deadline: 19 Mar 2027
- Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios - 40000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Sara Spencer Child Drama Award - Various benefits, Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship - 3000 USD, Deadline: 10 Oct 2026
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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