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Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program

at Daybreak University are to prepare students to be culturally competent, ethical, self-observing, and systemic marriage and family therapists, supervisors, teachers, and researchers.

Our Faculty

The faculty members at Daybreak University have earned doctoral degrees in Couples and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Counseling Psychology. They are AAMFT approved supervisors, AASECT approved supervisors, and many also hold internationally recognized awards and qualifications. The Daybreak faculty is composed of the world's best experts in their respective fields, who have abundant clinical experience and are dedicated to advancing the mental health field through their ongoing research.

How to Apply to our MFT Program

Admission is open to an individual who has earned a qualifying degree from an accredited institution. An applicant is expected to carefully review admission requirements outlined in the Catalog. An applicant to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy program in Counseling at Daybreak University is required to submit a completed application, application fee, and all official transcripts from institutions listed on the application.

  1. Transcripts should be delivered in their official, sealed envelopes. An official transcript can also be sent electronically directly from an institution.
  2. Application materials submitted to Daybreak University become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant, irrespective of application outcome. Materials will be retained on file for one year from the time of application. Upon successful application, official transcripts, test scores, and acceptance letters will be kept in the Registrar’s Office.


Master of Arts in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program Admissions

MA in Counseling with the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program are limited to the residents of United States and Canada. Applications for admission to the MA in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program must provide the following information:

  • • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • • A completed admission application form (Click here to download the application form.)
  • • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate school from state approved or accredited institutions
  • • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  • • Purpose Statement: Submit a 3-page essay (double spaced) (Click here to download the form.)
  • • Two letters of reference
  • • TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 79 on the IBT. Exceptions can be made for an individual who has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. and Canada.
  • • Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00
  • • Submit a proof of ID (Driver's License or Passport)

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Program Admissions

    Ph.D. in Counseling with the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program are limited to the residents of United States and Canada. Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Counseling with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program must provide the following information:

  • • Master’s degree in COAMFTE-accredited MFT programs or Counseling or closely related field from an accredited College or University
  • • A completed admission application form (Click here to download the application form.)
  • • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate school from state approved or accredited institutions
  • • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  • • Research plan: Submit a 3-page essay (double spaced) (Click here to download the form.)
  • • Two letters of reference
  • • TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 79 on the IBT. Exceptions can be made for an individual who has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. and Canada.
  • • Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00
  • • Submit a proof of ID (Driver's License or Passport)
  • For detailed information about
    our Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program,
    please see our MFT Program Handbook.

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    Resources

  • Academic Calendar
  • Financial Information
  • Graduate Achievement Data
  • Programs’ Demographic Composition
  • Daybreak University Policies
  • Faculty Handbook
  • Faculty Curriculum Vitae
  • Technology Support
  • MA MFT all syllabus
  • Ph.D. MFT all syllabus
  • Academic Structure
  • Codes of Conduct and Discipline Policies
  • Grade Requirements
  • Licensure Acknowledgement Policy
  • Student Acknowledgement Policy
  • Faculty Acknowledgement Policy
  • Student Monitoring and Progress Report [MA]
  • Student Monitoring and Progress Report [Ph.D.]
  • MFT Program Annual Retreat and Minutes
  • Approval and Accreditation

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