Eligibility for Examination
An applicant is eligible to take the examination if the applicant:
a. is enrolled in a graduate internship in marriage and family therapy or an equivalent internship approved by the board; or
b. has completed the internship.
For additional information , see the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) at www.amftrb.org .
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The Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) through the Professional Examination Services (PES) administer the marriage and family therapist examination three times a year. The computerized examination is given during a 4-week window of time at various testing locations throughout Texas. The Board must notify the testing company 90 days prior to the next scheduled exam who the eligible candidates to sit for the exam will be. Therefore , the board office must receive applications on or before the application deadline . Postmark date will not be acceptable. There will be no exceptions . Applications received after the deadline will be placed on the next scheduled exam date. The board recommends your application and other required materials, including fees and transcripts, are postmarked at least ten (10) days prior to the deadline.
| EXAMINATION DATES |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| January - February |
October 1 |
| May - June |
March 1 |
| September - October |
July 1 |
Information concerning the examination will be sent to you prior to the examination date. The packet of information contains forms that you will need to complete and submit to the testing company with the examination fees. Once the testing company has received your examination materials and fees, you will be notified in writing and given a toll-free number to call and schedule your examination. Scores will be sent to the state board at the close of the testing window. This usually takes 4-6 weeks after the closing of the testing window. You will be notified of the results in writing. If you do not successfully complete the examination, you will automatically be placed on the examination eligibility list for the next examination.
For additional information , see the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) at www.amftrb.org .
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