Tuition and Fees

Core Curriculum in Couple and Family Therapy

Foundations of Family Therapy
Foundations of Family Therapy
$4,975.00

This 30-week introductory course is for those who wish to learn about family systems theory and technique. This course provides the foundation for more advanced training in family therapy.

$4,975.00
The Dual Program
The Dual Program
$9,950.00

This program includes Foundations of Family Therapy and Live Clinical Supervision taken in the same year. The Dual Program is the fastest way to become eligible for our Clinical Externship.

$9,950.00
Live Clinical Supervision
Live Clinical Supervision
$5,450.00

This 30-week course offers the opportunity for hands-on supervision. Trainees work with families with live observation and collaborate as a consultation team to evaluate and plan clinical treatment.

$5,450.00
Clinical Externship in Family Therapy
Clinical Externship in Family Therapy
$9,500.00 per year

A rigorous 2 year clinical and supervisory experience for trainees interested in attaining broad-based expertise in relational family therapy as it applies to couples and families. We offer a day program and an evening program.

$9,500.00 per year

Sex Therapy Certificate Program Training

Certificate Program in Sex Therapy
Certificate Program in Sex Therapy
$7,350.00

Our online post-master’s certificate program in sex therapy training provides 90 credits in AASECT’s Core Knowledge Areas and 20 credits in AASECT’s Additional Training toward the total 150 credits required by AASECT for eligibility as a certified sex therapist.

$7,350.00
Introduction to Sex Therapy
$2,000.00

An online synchronous course that is the first of 4 courses for the certificate program in sex therapy training.

$2,000.00
Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples
$2,000.00

An online synchronous course that is the second of 4 courses for the certificate program in sex therapy training.

$2,000.00
Systemic Sex Therapy
$2,000.00

An online synchronous course that is the third of 4 courses for the certificate program in sex therapy training.

$2,000.00
Integrating Sex Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFTC)
$1,350.00

An online synchronous course that is the fourth of 4 courses for the certificate program in sex therapy training.

$1,350.00

Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate Program

Certificate Program
Certificate Program
$3,995.00

This online certificate program is comprised of 4 sequential courses and is for faith leaders or aspiring faith leaders.

$3,995.00

Couple Therapy Certificate Program Training

Certificate Program in Couple Therapy Module I and II
Certificate Program in Couple Therapy Module I and II
$4,000.00

The Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Couples Therapy is comprised of two 10-week modules. Each module provides 30 CE credits.

$4,000.00
Module I
$2,000.00

This ten week, in-person training offers a powerful integrated model for working with couples facing a broad range of challenges across diverse cultural contexts.

$2,000.00
Module II
$2,000.00

This ten-week, online training is designed to build upon and deepen the foundational learning of Module I.

$2,000.00
About Tuition Fees:

The Ackerman Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donors and earned revenue to work toward our mission. The full expense of training an Ackerman therapist is subsidized by the generosity of our donors. Your tuition fees cover only a small portion of this expense. We thank you for investing in your professional future and for supporting the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Advertised tuition rates are for the current academic year and are subject to change annually.

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