College of Nursing and Health Professions

Couple and Family Therapy (PhD)

Degrees Offered Availability Location
PhD Full-Time Philadelphia

Application Requirements

On-Campus Program

Deadlines

Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.

Fall (Sept.)Winter (Jan.)Spring (March)Summer (June)
All StudentsJan. 15N/AN/AN/A

Requirements

For details regarding the items below please review the Admission Application Instructions.

  • Transcripts

    Provide transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

  • International Transcript Evaluation (international applicants only)

    Transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency for admittance into this program. For more information on transcript evaluations, please refer to the Admission Application Instructions.

  • Standardized Test Scores

    GRE test scores are required, minimum score varies.

    GRE subject exam recommended.

    TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or applicants who earned a degree outside the U.S. (minimum scores: 90/577/233). Scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores. IELTS scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores.

  • Essay

    Essay topic (one typed page): Discuss why you wish to pursue a PhD in Couple and Family Therapy, including your research interests.

    Submit your essay by mail or through the Drexel University Admission Essay form.

  • Résumé

    Submit your résumé by mail or email it as an attachment to enroll@drexel.edu.

  • Letters of Recommendation

    Three letters of recommendation. Recommenders may use the Confidential Letter of Recommendation form (Form A), but use of the form is not required.

  • I-20 Application and Supporting Financial Documents (international applicants only)

    Print and complete the I-20 Application Form [PDF] and submit it with your supplemental materials.

  • Interview

    In-person or telephone interview required for qualified applicants.

  • Academic Experience

    Master's degree or post-master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy is required.

More Information

Couple and Family Therapy program

University Catalog

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Mailing Addresses

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    Drexel University
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    PO Box 34789
    Philadelphia, PA 19101-4789
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    Drexel University
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    3141 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876