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Before applying to the doctoral program, please review the following statement: All doctoral students in M.F.T. must complete the requirements for the M.A. in M.F.T. as well as the requirements for the Ph.D. If during the admissions review process it is found a student lacks certain content areas that may not be fully satisfied by the doctoral program (such as ethics), those students would be required to complete additional coursework above and beyond their master’s coursework.
Students admitted to the M.F.T. Program may seek financial support outside of the department through merit-based awards, such as University Fellowships, College scholarships, and a variety of academic and student-service assistantships, or through need-based financial aid, including loans and the College Work Study Program. If interested in financial assistance, students should indicate this on the application form and at time of the admissions interview.
Persons interested in more information about the Department should contact Thom deLara, Department Chair, Peck Hall, 601 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 (tdelara@syr.edu) or Beth Ciciarelli, Administrative Assistant, 315-443-9329 (bdbagozz@syr.edu). All potential applicants who wish to speak with a representative of the Department or to visit the Department prior to their application are invited to call Beth Ciciarelli at 315-443-9329 or bdbagozz@syr.edu.
History of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program
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In 1986, the clinic was expanded by adding another therapy room, enlarging two existing rooms, and increasing opportunities for live and videotape supervision. In fall 1989, the department was granted the use of two adjacent offices and, with the help of a grant from Diana and Stephen A. Goldberg, was completely refurbished. In February 1990, it was officially named the Goldberg Marriage and Family Therapy Center, with dedication ceremonies held in conjunction with the first annual conference of the newly formed Central New York Chapter of NYAMN.Y.A.M.F.T.. In summer 1993, the Center was further expanded and entirely rebuilt to become a “state of the art” training and research center, completely computerized for easy storage of and access to clinic data. It consisted of a reception area, student space, graduate assistant office, assessment office, video equipment room, large-group observation room, two administrative offices, and six therapy rooms, all equipped for live and videotape supervision. In spring, 1999, the name was changed to the Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center, to more accurately represent the types of services provided. In January 2006 the M.F.T. Department relocated to the old School of Nursing at 426 Ostrom Ave. (corner of Marshall St.) in a newly remodeled area. The first floor housed the center with 5 therapy rooms, an assessment room, video room, student room, reception area and the center director’s office. All of the therapy rooms had an observation room. The classroom, another student room and all the faculty offices were located on the second floor.
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The Educational Outcomes for the Syracuse University M.A. M.F.T. Program are:
Program Outcomes
PO#1P.O.#1. Student Achievement: Students will successfully complete the S.U.M.F.T. program requirements and graduate, as evidenced by:
- At least 80% of admitted students will graduate within five years ofregistering for their first M.F.T. course
PO#2P.O.#2. Alumni Achievement: Graduated students will be successful in pursuing either a career in Marriage and Family Therapy or doctoral education, as evidenced by the percentages of S.U.M.F.T. graduates who respond to the Alumni Survey indicate:
- At least 80% of responders who sit for the national M.F.T. licensure examination will pass.
- At least 80% of responders who are interested in obtaining an M.F.T. license are successful in obtaining preliminary and or full licensure (appropriate to their state and location).
- At least 80% of responders, who are interested in M.F.T. or a related mental health position or in continued education, will successfully find employment in an M.F.T. or related position, or acceptance into a program for continuing education (i.e., PhD. Or D.M.F.T. Program) within 5 years of graduation.
PO#3P.O.#3. Commitment to Diversity: The S.U.M.F.T. program will show clear commitment to diversity through curriculum content and student composition, as evidenced by:
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Student Learning Outcomes
SLO#1S.L.O.#1: Students will demonstrate awareness and regulation of self in system including engagement with cultural and contextual differences, as evidenced by the following measures:
- At least 70% of students will receive a B or better on the final project in M.F.T. 684 (Diversity-Cultural Portrait Project).
- At least 70% of students will receive a 3 or higher rating on the Clinical ReadinessInterview Rubric (specifically 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, and 2c), assessed at the end of student’s first fall semester of clinical practice (M.F.T. 750-Introduction to M.F.T. Practice (first class of the Practicum course series)) (assessed annually).
- At least 70% of students will receive a 3 or higher rating on the Evaluation Form ofStudent completed by supervisor (specifically 4a, 4b, 4g, 4i, 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d),assessed at the end of each semester that the student is clinically active (Practicum course series).
SLO#2S.L.O.#2: Students will demonstrate M.F.T. clinical competency skills across a variety of contexts, as evidenced by the following measures:
- At least 70% of students will receive a 3 or higher rating on the EvaluationForm of Student completed by supervisor (specifically 1a-f, 2a-e, 3a-d, 4c-f, and 4h), assessed at the end of each semester that the student is clinically active (Practicum course series).
SLO#3S.L.O.#3. Students will demonstrate an applied knowledge of M.F.T. legal and ethical guidelines and professional standards, as evidenced by the following measurements:
- At least 70% of students will receive a B or better on the final project in M.F.T. 681(Ethics- Personal and Professional Integration Paper).
- At least 70% of students will receive a 3 or higher rating on the EvaluationForm of Student completed by supervisor (specifically 5a-d), assessed at the end of each semester that the student is clinically active (Practicum course series).
SLO#4S.L.O.#4. Students will demonstrate an applied knowledge of M.F.T. historical and current theoretical information, as evidenced by the following measures:
- At least 70% of students will receive a B or higher rating two family systems theorycourse exams (M.F.T. 671 and M.F.T. 682).
- At least 70% of students will receive a 3 or higher rating on the EvaluationForm of Student completed by supervisor (specifically 1a and 4a), assessed at the end of each semester that the student is clinically active (Practicum course series).
Faculty Outcomes
FO#1F.O.#1. Faculty will meet Syracuse University expectations for research, teaching, scholarship, and service, as evidenced by:
- Completion of yearly Curriculum Vitae Update Form and successful review by the Dean’s office
FO#2F.O.#2. Faculty will demonstrate teaching and supervisory effectiveness, as evidenced by:
- At least 80% of instructors will receive an average score of 3 or higher on the Evaluation Form of Instructor completed by Students, assessed each semester.
- At least 80% of supervisors will receive an average score of 3 or higher on the Evaluation Form of supervisor completed by supervisee, assessed each semester.
FO#3F.O.#3. Faculty will demonstrate professional and community contribution, as evidenced by:
- At least 80% of faculty participating and reporting at least 5% of their time devoted to direct clinical practice.
FO#4F.O.#4. Faculty will contribute to engaging awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues as evidenced by:
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The Educational Outcomes for the Syracuse University PhDPh.D. M.F.T. Program are:
Program Outcomes
PO#1P.O.#1. Student Achievement: Students will successfully complete the S.U.M.F.T. program requirements and graduate, as evidenced by:
- At least 60% of admitted students will graduate within five years of completingtheir qualifying exam
PO#2P.O.#2. Alumni Achievement: Graduated students will be successful in pursuing a career advancing Marriage and Family Therapy or related fields, as evidenced by the percentages of S.U.M.F.T. graduates who respond to the Alumni Survey indicate:
- At least 80% of responders will successfully find employment advancing M.F.T. or related field within 2 years of graduation.
- Benchmark #2: AT least 60% of our students have contributed to the field ofMarriage of Marriage and Family Therapy as per internet footprint, through publications, academic engagement (teaching, training, presentations, grant writing).
PO#3P.O.#3. Commitment to Diversity: The S.U.M.F.T. program will show clear commitment to diversity through curriculum content and student composition, as evidenced by:
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M.F.T. 687 Spirituality in Therapy (3 credits)
C.F.S. 621* Statistical Concepts I (3 credits)
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Students interested in conducting master’s theses must meet with an M.F.T. advisor to begin the process. Once an advisor has approved of the thesis idea, the student asks at least one additional M.F.T. faculty member(s) to be on her/his committee. Once a meeting occurs with the student, advisor and additional family member(s), the Masters Thesis Proposal Form is signed by the student, advisor, additional M.F.T. faculty member(s), and Chair of the Research Committee (who may be the advisor or the additional M.F.T. faculty member).
Students will need IRB I.R.B. approval before data is collected unless an exemption is met (please see Chair of Research Committee for exemption).
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