Core Course Application Form

The deadline to apply is June 30th, 2024, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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)

2024-2025 Core Course Application: