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Clinical Training & Culture in Italy

Dates: 29 April–15 May 2027 (approx.)
Priority Deadline: 15 October 2026
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Italy holds a distinguished place in the history of family therapy, and this intensive 2.5-week program gives clinical graduate students direct access to its living tradition. Open to graduate students in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work, this program provides clinical training in cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strategic family therapy at some of Italy's most prestigious training centers. Students will also engage in self-of-the-therapist development through immersion in Italian culture, deepening their clinical abilities by examining their own values, identities, and biases within a new cultural context. Students will visit places like Venice, Milan, Florence, and Rome, experiencing key aspects of Italian culture, including history, art, music, cuisine, and family life.

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Contact Us

Jeff Jackson
241 TLRB
(801) 422-5217
jeff_jackson@byu.edu

Roy Bean
257 TLRB
(801) 422-2349
roy_bean@byu.edu

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Program Flyer

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
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Courses

Students must enroll in one the following courses while on this program:

MFT 695R—Special Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy (3 credit hours)
PSYCH 695R—Independent Readings (3 credit hours)

Students may take an approved alternative course in their program. They may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$3,400–3,900

Includes Latter-day Saint graduate tuition (increased cost for non–Latter-day Saint students), clinical training, housing, group transportation on field trips, group activities, some meals, and international health insurance.

Does not include airfare, some meals, metro transportation, international phone plan (recommended), personal expenses and spending money, or self-directed activities.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This class will be held during the second block of the winter 2027 semester. Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee. Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students will stay in hotels, hostels, or apartments as we travel throughout Italy and will share rooms with other students.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Deadline: 15 October 2026
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Dr. Jeff Jackson, PhD, LMFT is an associate professor of Marriage and Family Therapy with extensive experience in family therapy training and research. He has directed this study abroad program at two previous universities, providing a strong foundation for guiding students through clinical and culturally immersive learning experiences.

241 TLRB
(801) 422-5217
jeff_jackson@byu.edu

Dr. Roy Bean, PhD, LMFT is an associate professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and an experienced leader in study abroad programs. He brings a wealth of knowledge in working with diverse populations and integrating cultural contexts into family therapy practice. Dr. Bean’s commitment to fostering self-of-the-therapist development and his background in culturally informed therapeutic approaches helps provide a rich and engaging experience for participants in this study abroad program.

257 TLRB
(801) 422-2349
roy_bean@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.