Application Process - PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy

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As a graduate school providing doctoral level education, Antioch University New England assesses an applicant's academic experience and promise; personal and interpersonal competence; and professional experience and promise. Our aim is to attract a talented, committed student body, marked by personal, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

All doctoral students must maintain a full-time course load. Waiving required courses will be approved only in exceptional situations. Transfer course work from another accredited doctoral program will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Admission Requirements

Degree from a MFT master's program or other clinical master's program required
Application Forms - Completed, signed, and dated
Résumé
Personal Statement
Work Sample
Three Letters of Recommendation - Signed across the seal of the envelope
Official Transcripts - In sealed envelopes from all accredited colleges and universities attended
If applicant's master's degree is pending, we request a letter from the registrar with the anticipated date of graduation.
Interview with Admissions Committee

Application Instructions

All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable $75 application fee. Applications for admission, plus credentials and correspondence, should be mailed to:

Office of Doctoral Admissions
Antioch University New England
40 Avon Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516

Application Deadlines

Apply by January 30, 2012 for Fall 2012 entry.

Interview

An interview with an Admissions Committee is required. Only those applicants who are judged to be an excellent fit with the educational goals of the program on the basis of their completed application materials will be invited for an interview. Interviews will take place between the end of February and the middle of March.

Admissions Decisions

Admissions decisions are made by a Doctoral Admissions Committee composed of faculty and admissions counselors. All completed applicant files will be evaluated, and the most suitable applicants will be invited for interviews. Applicants will be notified of the final admissions decision in April. We cannot give applicants specific feedback about their admissions decisions. All candidates who are accepted to the program must confirm their decision to enroll by submitting a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to hold their place.

International Students

International students must submit certified evidence of financial support for their educational and living expenses while at Antioch University New England. Applicants must request from the Office of Admissions the proper form for submitting this certified information. (This information is required in order to complete the I-20 paperwork for obtaining an F-1 student visa.)

Last Updated: 1/9/12