Master of Arts Program

Applicant Selection Criteria

Students admitted to the Master of Arts degree program will have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.  Applicants will meet two of the following criteria:

1. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5; and
2. A GRE General Test

Prerequisites for the program are eighteen hours of studies in behavioral science (e.g. marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, sociology, psychiatric nursing, gerontology, pastoral counseling, or social work) including Abnormal Psychology and Personality Theory or their equivalent.

1. Students may be admitted who do not have all eighteen hours; however, they will be required to complete leveling coursework in addition to the standard masters course work.
2. Finalist in the application process will be required to have a personal interview with the MFT Masters admissions committee.

Application Process

Step 1:  Apply to the ULM Graduate School by February 1

• Complete the ULM Graduate School Application
• Official university transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (one copy from each school attended) may be sent electronically to gradadmissions@ulm.edu or mailed to:

Graduate Admissions
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Sandel Hall Room 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209

• GRE scores sent directly from the testing source.  ULM's institution code is 6482.

Step 2:  Apply to the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts Program by February 1

• Submit or upload three (3) Letters of Recommendation from colleagues and/or academicians who are familiar with your work skills and academic ability. Letters should be uploaded if possible to the student portal or emailed to gradadmissions@ulm.edu or mailed to:

MFT Masters Program Admissions Committee
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
College of Health Sciences
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Strauss Hall #371
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA  71209

• Complete the Graduate Assistantship Application Form (Optional)
• IF you are applying for a Graduate Assistantship, you must also complete the Graduate Assistantship Recommendation Form.

Step 3:  Graduate School Admission Decision

Upon receipt of your application materials sent to the Graduate School, your application will be reviewed.  You will receive a letter advising you of your Graduate School admissions status from the Director of Graduate School.

Step 4:  MFT Masters Program Admission Decision

Upon admission to the Graduate School, your Marriage and Family Therapy specific application will be reviewed by the MFT Admissions Committee.

Note:  Admission to Graduate School DOES NOT automatically ensure admission to the MFT Program.

If selected by the MFT Admissions Committee, you will receive an invitation to attend the Masters interviews, when scheduled.

Following the interviews, you will receive an official letter regarding your admission status to the MFT Program.

Upon receipt of an official letter of acceptance into the MFT Program:

1. Please send a letter of your acceptance or refusal to the MFT Master's Program Admissions Committee at the above address.
2. You will then receive a letter from the MFT program regarding necessary coursework for the fall semester and a class schedule with information on how to register online.
3. Register for classes online at https://banner.ulm.edu
4. Please Note:  Keep your telephone number(s) and/or address(es) current with both the Graduate School and the MFT Program.