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Originally posted by ncsudgalum04
east carolina university has a very good MFT program. i applied and got an interview this spring, but unfortunately i didn't get accepted. they only take 12 people each fall and i think it's a good thing to have a lot of experience, which was what i lacked. i struggled with the same issue. maybe instead of getting a PHD, try going after a PsyD. I think those are less research intensive and more counseling based. i'm not sure though. it seems as though MFT is getting very popular now though. in one of my undergrad counseling classes, it seemed like most of the people in the class wanted to go into MFT. good luck though!
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That is so true about many programs. It seems that these days everyone is seemingly going into counseling and social work. Due to this many schools are bombared with applications so they are increasingly choosey about who they take. (Especially public schools which tend to have cheaper tuition). As a rule though I think if you have demonstrated interest and committment to this field, you will most likely get in. From what I am hearing a lot of INTERNSHIPS are becoming more choosey in who they take. Case in point, my first year field placement traditionally would take students with NO experience in the field. They have learned over the years that this is difficult because of the complex problems these clients are dealing with (usually both legal and mental health related). Because of this my former field instructor is requesting only 2nd year students. Random blurb though........Continue on..........
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