Core Curriculum Application Form

The deadline to apply is June 30th, 2025, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. They will remain open until otherwise informed.

You will have the opportunity to confirm your preferred schedule upon enrollment.

Application Instructions:

Fill out the fields below. All candidates are required to upload supporting documents as required by each course.

Do not close this window until you are finished, as your application may not be saved.

What You Need to Apply:

  • Completed Application Form
  • Copy of graduate degree or transcript as proof of degree pending. Applicants who have earned their qualifying degree outside of the United States must submit an official WES Course by Course Evaluation.
  • Resume
  • $100 Application Fee
  • Personal Statement – Answer the Following:
    Submissions may be a maximum length of two typed pages, uploaded as a single PDF or Word document.
    1.  Please describe your interest (new or ongoing) in family therapy training, and why you wish to train at the Ackerman Institute for the Family?
    2. How do you understand the intersection of family therapy and social justice?
    3. How do you understand the importance of your social locations/identities in your role as a therapist?
    4. How do you envision your training in family therapy influencing your future work?
  • Completed Application Form
  • Resume
  • Completion date of prerequisite course (expected)
  • Copy of master’s degree or transcript as proof of degree pending. Applicants who have earned their qualifying degree outside of the United States must submit an official WES Course by Course Evaluation.
  • Record of Malpractice Insurance. (Psychiatrists/MD Only)
  • $100 Application Fee
  • Personal Statement – Answer the Following:
    Submissions may be a maximum length of two typed pages, uploaded as a single PDF or Word document.
    1. Please describe your interest (new or ongoing) in family therapy training, and why you wish to train at the Ackerman Institute for the Family?
    2. How do you understand the intersection of family therapy and social justice?
    3. How do you understand the importance of your social locations/identities in your role as a therapist?
    4. How do you envision your training in family therapy influencing your future work?
  • Completed Application Form
  • Copy of master’s degree or transcript as proof of degree pending. Applicants who have earned their qualifying degree outside of the United States must submit an official WES Course by Course Evaluation.
  • Record of Malpractice Insurance (Psychiatrist/MD Only)
  • Resume
  • $100 Application Fee
  • Personal Statement – Answer the Following:
    Submissions may be a maximum length of two typed pages, uploaded as a single PDF or Word document.
    1. Please describe your interest (new or ongoing) in family therapy training, and why you wish to train at the Ackerman Institute for the Family?
    2. How do you understand the intersection of family therapy and social justice?
    3. How do you understand the importance of your social locations/identities in your role as a therapist?
    4. How do you envision your training in family therapy influencing your future work?
  • Completed Application Form
  • Resume
  • Completion date of prerequisite courses
  • Copy of License & NPI number
  • Record of Malpractice Insurance (Psychiatrist/MD Only)
  • Written recommendation from your Live Clinical supervisor (request will be sent to supervisor)
  • $100 Application Fee
  • Personal Statement — First Year Externs Only:
    • Describe a family or a couple you have worked with. Include the presenting problem, hypothesis, and how power, privilege, and self-of-the-therapist, intersects with this specific family.
  • Completed Application Form
  • Resume
  • Copy of graduate degree or transcript as proof of degree pending. Applicants who have earned their qualifying degree outside of the United States must submit an official WES Course by Course Evaluation.
  • Personal Statement — Answer the Following:
    1: Why do you believe you are a fit for a program this program? (Under 500 words)
    2: How does the fact that this program is fully funded support your career goals without which they might be compromised? (under 500 words)

2025—2026 Core Course Application:

"*" indicates required fields

Please note: Your information is saved on our server as you enter it. If you are unable to complete the application in one session, there is an option to "Save and Continue Later." If you choose to "Save and Continue Later," you will receive an email with a secure link to complete the application at a later date. This link expires after 30 days.

Your Contact Information

Name*
Mailing Address*
Email Address*

Course Selection

Select Your Course:*
Deferred Trainee*
Are you a deferred trainee returning to the program?
Social Work and Diversity Program*
Are you currently enrolled in or a graduate of the Social Work and Diversity Program at Ackerman?

Education and Training

If you did not earn the degree required for admission into your desired program in the United States, you will be required to provide a WES Course by Course Evaluation as proof of degree conferral.
Academic Degrees*
List all degrees earned. To add additional rows, use the plus sign (+) to the right of the form field.
School
Degree
Year of Completion
 
Are you a Psychiatrist or MD?*
Do you hold a license to practice in your field?*
A license is only required for the externship program. CE Contact Hours are not provided for core courses.

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name

Demographic Information

The Ackerman Institute for the Family provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. It does not discriminate based on any status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment, education, volunteer, and clinical care related activities or in any other aspect of the Institute's operation.
If other, please specify.
Please list your pronouns.
Racial / Ethnic Identity*
Check all that apply.
Do you consider yourself to be a person of color?

Pay Application Fee

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $100.00 application fee. Enter your credit or debit card information below.

Credit Card

Billing Address*
Privacy Policy*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.