The Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (MFT/C)
program offered at the University of Akron is unique from other mental health professions in that they
practice from a systemic perspective and the scope of practice is focused on
relationships. If you have students who have showed interest pursuing graduate
training in a mental health profession, and in working with relationships
(individuals, couples, families, and groups), please do not hesitate to pass
this information along. Additionally, the training that
students receive in this MFT/C program is distinctive in that our Master’s
program is one of three dually accredited programs in the United States by
CACREP and COAMFTE. Dual accreditation prepares students to pursue dual
licensure as an MFT and PC in the state of Ohio, thereby opening up employment
options post-graduation. Further, this is the only accredited MFT Master’s
program in the state of Ohio, giving Ohio students a viable MFT training
program in their own backyard.
The University of Akron's MFT/C students receive both
didactic learning and direct clinical experience necessary to be a competent
Marriage and Family Therapist. They offer an on-site, state-of-the-art training
clinic that students use as part of their clinical training. This program
also has strong long-standing relationships with multiple community agencies
throughout the Akron area that offer outstanding internship opportunities for
our students, many of whom are hired on as full time clinicians at the end of
their internship experience
MFT/C faculty members are
licensed in MFT and actively engage in clinical work and research, opening up
opportunities for students to experience research in MFT/C and related topics,
as well. During their training, students are encouraged to connect to the
profession through engaging in the MFT/C student organization at the
University, SAMFCT, as well as becoming involved in both state and national
associations. The MFT/C program is located in the Department of Counseling,
along with three other clinical programs, which gives students a unique
opportunity to train alongside other mental health professionals and gain
experience collaborating with students and faculty from other clinically-driven
programs.
This program admit
students for both Autumn (March 15th deadline) and Spring
(October 1st deadline) terms. If you would like additional information about this program, please contact Dr. Rikki Patton, MFT, at rpatton@uakron.edu or at (330) 972-8158.
