Post-degree Certificate Program
The Post-degree Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry provides training for professionals who already have an advanced degree (MS, MD or Ph.D.), and are interested in specialty training in family therapy theory and clinical practice. Students receive education and training in the major family therapy conceptual and clinical models, theories of family development across the life cycle and relevant research. They are generally full-time employees and work in a variety of medical and community mental health settings. Post-degree courses are offered in conjunction with courses in the MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program in order to meet individual needs and goals.
The Program is in the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. It is an integral part of the University of Rochester Institute for the Family consisting of the Family Therapy Training Program (FTTP), Family Therapy Services (FTS) and the Wynne Center for Family Research (WCFR). Students have the opportunity to gain experience by working closely with clinicians and research faculty.
Curriculum
Post-Degree Certificate students must have an approved masters degree in an allied profession before entering the program. Post-degree courses are offered in conjunction with courses in the MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program to meet your goals.
Contact Us
For information about our Post-Degree Certificate program, please contact: mft@urmc.rochester.edu
Program Director
Michelle Swanger-Gagne, PhD
Department of Psychiatry
University of Rochester Medicine
300 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642
Email Dr. Swanger-Gagne
Clinical Settings
We have several OMH approved mental health care settings where our students learn in a rich, multi-disciplinary context which prepares creative and competent marriage and family therapists to work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings.