Learn the communication, counseling and psychological tools needed to help clients overcome financial abuse, anxiety, stress and trauma.
Starting Fall 2026
We will welcome our first cohort of students to the Financial Therapy Certificate in Fall 2026. Applications will open closer to that date.
100% Online Financial Therapy Coursework
Offered in a fully online environment, you'll complete four courses on money and family dynamics, behavioral finance, and current trends in financial therapy research.
Financial Therapy Association's CFT-1 Credential Eligibility
This program also meets the competencies required for the Financial Therapy Association’s CFT-1™ credential, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in the emerging field of financial therapy.
Required Coursework
Complete 12 units of core coursework:
- PFFP 510 (3) Introduction to Financial Therapy
- PFFP 512 (3) Money and Family
- PFFP 514 (3) Behavioral Finance
- PFFP 516 (3) Financial Therapy & Research
Admissions Requirements
When the application opens for the Financial Therapy certificate, applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts showing earned Bachelor's Degree with a 2.75 or higher.
If you have specific questions, please contact the program's Graduate Coordinator by sending an email to Liz Collins at eamartin@arizona.edu.