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USD 36300

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Chicago School’s in-person Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy program is designed for pre-licensed and licensed master’s-level mental health professionals who want to advance in their careers and take advantage of opportunities that a doctoral degree provides.

The curriculum integrates core competencies informed by the educational model of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In addition, your practitioner-scholar faculty are actively engaged in practice and scholarship and will incorporate a wide variety of clinical examples into classroom activities.

The Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy coursework also covers topics such as teaching in higher education, agency management, grant writing, program development, and advanced clinical principles, to ensure you are well-prepared for your practice and career, post-graduation.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Master's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36300

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    26000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Impact Scholarship
    Global Partners Scholarship
    Local Advantage Scholarship
    Global Impact Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (or international equivalent) at admission
    Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled
    Application: Automatic (no separate application required)

    Global Partners Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Enrolled at or employed by an institution that has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Chicago School
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Must self-identify or notify an admissions counselor; automatic consideration

    Local Advantage Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Currently studying at or completed a degree at a U.S. institution
    Must provide evidence of prior U.S. study
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Automatic (evidence submitted during application)

    General Notes:
    Scholarships cannot be combined with other institutional awards
    Awards are applied automatically after tuition is charged
    Award details included in admission decision and I-20
    Global Impact Scholarship Amount: 15% tuition discount per term
    Global Partners Scholarship Amount: 20% tuition discount per term
    Local Advantage Scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount per term

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