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    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

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    Evanston, USMSOnline2 years
    $133,824.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    25
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University is a 25-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Evanston, US. Tuition is $133,824.

    About the program

    The program teaches systemic family therapy using the Integrative Systemic Therapy approach to treat couples, families, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. It includes 25 graduate courses and six quarters of clinical internship with 400 therapy hours and 250 supervision hours.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min If applicable, submit your TOEFL or IELTS scores with your application. (TGS minimum for master's: TOEFL iBT 80 (pre-2026) or 4.5 (post); program-specific not stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min If applicable, submit your TOEFL or IELTS scores with your application. (TGS minimum: IELTS 7)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,412.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University is $133,824 across 25 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University take to complete?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University is structured around 2 years and 25 credits.
    How large is the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University cohort?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University: 12 months OPT (US)