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    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

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    Los Angeles, USMSHybrid2 years
    $152,340.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California is a 60-credit, 2-year, hybrid MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $152,340.

    About the program

    Prepares students to address issues facing families, couples, adults, and children including relationship issues, emotional disorders, behavioral problems, mental illness, and substance abuse. Curriculum covers therapy skills, cultural sensitivity, research-supported interventions, and includes classroom practice and supervised fieldwork.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score at or above 90 iBT with no less than a score of 20 on each band
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score at or above 6.5 with no less than a score of 6 on each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,044.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California is $152,340 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    How large is the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)