COAMFTE

Commission on Accreditation for MFT

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AAMFT's Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) is a specialized accrediting body that accredits master's degree, doctoral degree, and post-graduate degree clinical training programs in marriage and family therapy throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1978, the COAMFTE has been recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as the national accrediting body for the field of marriage and family therapy.

Value of Accreditation

Learn about the value of accreditation, the Commission, the accreditation process and other valuable information related to COAMFTE

Call for Comment

The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) is seeking public comment on the proposed Accreditation Standards Version 12. Anyone with an interest in the quality of Graduate & Post-Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy Training Programs is encouraged to review the document and fill out the Call for Comment form. The deadline to complete the Call for Comment form and submit comments for consideration by COAMFTE Standards Review Committee is July 31, 2013. To view the proposed Accreditation Standards Version 12, click here. To make a comment, click here.

Directory of Programs

Locate a COAMFTE accredited program.

Trainings at the Annual Conference

COAMFTE Accreditation Seminar (Thursday, October 17; 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.): The benefits of accreditation to your program and its students. Learn More!

COAMFTE Site Visitor Training (Thursday, October 17; 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.): AAMFT will be offering the three-hour training for academicians and practitioners interested in becoming site visitors. Learn More!

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AAMFT Annual Conference

The 2013 AAMFT Annual Conference will be held in October 17-20 in Portland, Oregon.

Clinical Updates for Family Therapists: Volume 4

Continuing Education

Online Continuing Education The AAMFT is pleased to offer Continuing Education credits in the comfort of your home or office. Our Online CE Testing Center is an easy-to-navigate Web site offering over 80 credits via various online formats.

AAMFT Online Store

The AAMFT Online Store offers valuable resources for you, your family and your practice! In the store you will find books, DVDs, souvenir items, brochures and more--all to help you strengthen the work that you do.

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Accreditation Information and Process

An abundance of information regarding the accreditation process. Fees, manuals and standards are offered as resources for programs desiring to become or maintain COAMFTE Accreditation.

COAMFTE News and Actions

News and updates from the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Site Visitor Resources

The Commission relies heavily on the expertise, integrity, and dedication of its site visit volunteers to carry out on-site program reviews. This training module serves as 1/2 of the complete training program. All individuals wishing to become a site visitor must complete this module and then attend the 3-hour seminar offered by AAMFT at the Annual Conference.

Research and Grant Opportunities

Resources for those AAMFT members seeking research and grant opportunities.

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Accreditation Standards

Programs applying for COAMFTE accreditation are required to meet or exceed current Accreditation Standards throughout their period of accreditation.