One Year Online Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling

The Hybrid Master's in Family Counseling program provides a strong educational foundation for individuals working with families and family-related issues in counseling and other social science fields. The program takes a systematic approach to family counseling, emphasizing a non-pathology-based perspective on understanding family dynamics and developing effective strategies for positive change. Students gain insights into addressing a wide range of relationship, mental health, and life adjustment issues.

The program consist of total 33 credit hours with courses offered 8 weeks long . Courses are taught by licensed faculty members who bring real-world expertise as psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. The program offers the convenience of online learning, allowing students to earn their degrees remotely. As one of the most affordable institutions in the state, the University of West Alabama offers an accessible and cost-effective option for pursuing higher education.

The program is designed for various individuals. It caters to those who wish to expand their knowledge of family counseling issues, as well as professionals who already hold professional licensure and seek to enhance their clinical practice. The program also serves individuals planning to work in countries without counseling or marriage and family therapy licensure, as well as those exempt from licensure requirements, such as clergy, who aim to support and assist families more effectively. Additionally, paraprofessionals who intend to work under professional supervision in non-therapeutic roles will benefit from the program.

Importantly, the online Master's in Family Counseling program at the University of West Alabama does not require the GRE for admission, facilitating a streamlined application process. With a duration of 1-2 years, students can complete their degrees in a relatively short period, gaining the necessary skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the field of family counseling.

The Marriage and Family Therapy track of the OnlinePsychology Pepperdine program leads to a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is designed to lead to eligibility for an Associate Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT) license within California. States typically have additional post license requirements to become eligible for an independent practice license, including additional hours under supervision and testing. In California the independent practice license is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), other states may have a different license name.

Pepperdine University has regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). OnlinePsychology Pepperdine does not have specialized programmatic accreditation. States that require a specialized accreditor may have additional requirements for licensure.

Other licenses may be applicable and or require additional standards. Licensure requirements and appropriate pathways are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (once supervised hours have been completed).

The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) .

Examinations: The National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy.

Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Federal Disclosure Reason: Pepperdine is currently reviewing whether the program aligns with current state requirements.

Licensed MFT Associate (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (once supervised hours have been completed).

Field Experience Requirements: One year of supervised clinical practice in marital and family therapy.

Board of Marital and Family Therapy.

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: Courses in each of the following areas:.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Arizona.

The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) .

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) .

Please note: Online programs must have an approved national accreditor or seek Arkansas endorsement.

The National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy and.

Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage Family Therapy.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The state of Arkansas requires that online programs be accredited by COAMFTE. The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Arkansas.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy California Law and Ethics Exam and.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy California Clinical Exam.

Curriculum Requirements: At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units of instruction that includes no less than 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework in theories, principles, and methods of a variety of psychotherapeutic orientations directly related to marriage and family therapy and marital and family systems approaches to treatment, and how these theories can be applied therapeutically with individuals, couples, families, adults, including elder adults, children, adolescents, and groups to improve, restore, or maintain healthy relationships. Instruction in all of the following content areas:.

Broad range of matters and life events within marriage and family relationships .

A minimum of 150 hours of face-to-face experience counseling individuals, couples, families, or groups and.

75 hours of either (or a combination of) client centered advocacy and face-to-face counseling.

Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate (MFTC) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Field Experience Requirements: Minimum of 300 hours of supervised practicum internship, or a combination of the two, in the principles and practice of marriage and family therapy.

Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners.

Public Health.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Connecticut.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marriage. and Family Therapist (LMFT) (once supervised hours have been completed).

Clinical Treatment with Individuals, Couples and Families (6 semester credits) .

Field Experience Requirements: Nine credit hours earned by serving an internship. The internship must have included at least 300 hours of direct client counseling, 150 hours of which must have been spent on couples and family therapy.

Accreditation Requirements: The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Curriculum Requirements: A qualifying degree should include a total of at least 39 semester hours in the following areas:.

Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The District of Columbia requires COAMFTE accreditation for online programs.

Registered Marriage Family Therapist Intern (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) (once supervised hours have been completed).

Curriculum Requirements: Completed 36 semester hours of graduate coursework (a minimum of 3 semester hours each) in the following 9 areas:.

Personality Theory or General Counseling Theory + Techniques .

A minimum of 1 graduate-level course of 3 semester hours in the following areas:.

Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Marriage and Family Therapy Ethics (1 course) and.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Georgia.

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: A minimum of semester hours or 44 quarter hours in the following course areas:.

Marriage and Family Studies (9 semester or 12 quarter hours) .

Marriage and Family Therapy (9 semester or 12 quarter hours) .

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Hawaii.

Curriculum Requirements: If the program is not COAMFTE or CACREP accredited, then it includes at minimum at least 27 semester credits or 36 quarter credits in the following areas:.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Idaho.

Curriculum Requirements: A minimum of 48 semester hours or equivalent hours of graduate coursework:.

Individual Development and Family Relations (minimum of 3 credits) .

Marriage and Family Therapist.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Illinois.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (LMFTA) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: Complete 27 semester hours of graduate course work that must include graduate level course credits with material in the following content areas:.

Not less than 1 graduate level course of 2 semester hours in the following areas:.

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards Issues in the practice of marriage and family therapy or an equivalent course approved by the board and.

The applicant received 100 hours of supervision from a licensed marriage and family therapist who has at least five years experience as a qualified supervisor.

Theoretical foundations of marriage and family therapy systems .

Assessment and treatment in family and marital therapy and.

Field Experience Requirements: A graduate-level clinical practicum in marital and family therapy of at least 300 clock hours is required for all applicants.

Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Functioning and.

In addition to or as a part of the academic requirements for the graduate degree, completion of 15 graduate semester credit hours, or the academic equivalent, supporting diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM). 3 of the 15 semester credit hours, shall consist of a discrete academic course with the primary and explicit focus of psychopathology and the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The remaining 12 graduate semester credit hours shall consist of academic courses with the primary and explicit focus of diagnostic assessment, interdisciplinary referral and collaboration, treatment approaches, and professional ethics or other coursework that specifically contains identifiable, equivalent instruction.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The state of Kansas does not approve online programs in counseling.

Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapist.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Kentucky.

Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Theoretical Knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy (2 courses) .

Clinical Knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy (4 courses) .

Assessment and Treatment in Marriage and Family Therapy (9 credit hours 3 in assessment and 6 in diagnosis) .

At least 250 of these hours must be with couples or families present in the therapy room.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Louisiana.

Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of credit hours necessary to be cleared in the state of Maine.

Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) (once supervised hours have been completed).

Curriculum Requirements: 60 graduate credits, with 45 credit hours in the following 6 core areas:.

Three courses in Analysis of Family Systems, including: a.) Supervised Clinical Practice b.) Normal and Abnormal Personality Development and c.) Psychopathology.

Four courses in Family Therapy Theory and Techniques, including: a.) Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders in Family Systems b.) Major Models of Family Therapy and c.) Marriage and Family Therapy Models (consists of 2 courses) .

Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy and.

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Maryland.

Curriculum Requirements: Minimum of 60 semester hours including: Three courses each in:.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Massachusetts.

Limited Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Human Development, personality theory, or psychopathology (3 courses) .

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Michigan.

A national examination designed and scored by a professional examination service approved by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards and.

Of the 300 hours, at least 150 hours must be with couples, families, or similar relational groups.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Minnesota.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage Family Therapists.

Provisional Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) (once supervised hours have been completed).

Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy (3 semester hours) .

Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy (12 semester hours) .

Human Development and Family Studies (6 semester hours) .

State Committee of Marital Family Therapists.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Missouri.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Montana.

While obtaining post-grad field experience.

Once post-grad field experience has been completed.

Of these 300 hours, no than 150 hours may be with individuals.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Nebraska.

Intern (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: Graduate education must include 60 semester hours in the following courses of study:.

Diagnosis and Assessment, including the use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (1 course) .

Abuse of Alcohol or Controlled Substances (1 course) .

Field Experience Requirements: Clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families and be equivalent to 3 courses taken during 3 semesters which provide a minimum of 40 weeks of supervised practice.

Candidate for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist (official title unclear) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Marital and family studies, family development and family interaction patterns across the life cycle of the individual (3 courses) .

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of New Hampshire, and the state requires students to have one year of residential coursework.

Additional Important Information: A minimum of one academic year of full-time academic graduate study in marriage and family therapy shall be completed in residence at the institution granting the degree. Whether graduate study was completed in residence shall be determined based on criteria which include the following:.

Students shall have face-to-face access to other students matriculated in the program.

Curriculum Requirements: A minimum of 8 courses out of the following:.

Theoretical Foundations (a minimum of 2, 3 semester hour courses) .

Assessment and Treatment in Marriage and Family Therapy (a minimum of 4, 3 semester hour courses) .

Human Development and Family Studies (a minimum of 2, 3 semester hour courses) and.

Supervised Clinical Internship Practicum Course (a minimum of 2, 3 semester hour courses).

A minimum of 1 course from each of the following areas:.

Field Experience Requirements: The rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services under supervision to individuals, couples and families, individually or in groups, whether in the general public or in organizations, whether public or private.

Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners.

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: 45 semester hours of graduate level coursework the embraces a family systems perspective and consists of the following areas:.

Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of New Mexico.

Limited Permit (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

The study of Human Development, including individual, child and family development (3 semester hours) .

Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Knowledge, including but not limited to Psychopathology (12 semester hours) .

Marriage and Family Therapy Theoretical Knowledge (6 semester hours) .

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of New York, and the program does not contain a Family Law course as required by the state of New York.

Curriculum Requirements: A graduate degree that includes marriage and family therapy content, including coursework in:.

Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act.

Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of North Dakota.

Temporary MFT License (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Curriculum Requirements: Marriage and family therapist training must include instruction in at least the following:.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Ohio.

Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Systems (3 courses) .

Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family Therapy (3 courses) .

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Couple and Family Theoretical Foundation Studies (6 semester hours) .

Couple and Family Therapy, Treatment, and Techniques Studies (6 semester hours) .

Supporting coursework focusing on counseling and or systems approaches (36 semester hours).

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Oregon.

Marriage and Family Studies (3 courses 9 semester hours) .

Marriage and Family Therapy (3 courses 9 semester hours) .

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Pennsylvania.

Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy (2 courses 6 semester hours) .

Human Development and Family Relations (1 course 3 semester hours) .

Ethics and Professional Studies (1 course 3 semester hours) .

Health.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Rhode Island.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFT A) (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

Clinical Treatment with Individuals, Couples, and Families (6 semester hours) .

The 500 hours must occur over a minimum of 12 months of clinical practice. A minimum of 100 hours of clinical supervision must be provided by a marriage and family therapy supervisor, that included experience assessing and treating clients with the serious problems as categorized in standard diagnostic nomenclature.

Field Experience Requirements: Practicum experience must be one year minimum during graduate work.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of South Dakota.

Marital Therapy Intern or Family Therapy Trainee (while post-graduate supervised hours are being completed).

The National Examination in Marriage and Family Therapy and.

Including Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) (1 course) and.

Theoretical Knowledge and Foundations of marriage and family therapy (3 semester hours) .

Assessment and Treatment in marriage and family therapy (12 semester hours) .

Human Development, Gender, Multicultural Issues and Family Studies (6 semester hours) .

Remaining courses must be marriage and family therapy related coursework.

Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy (6 semester hours) .

Assessment and Treatment in Marriage and Family Therapy, including Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) (9 semester hours) .

Human Development and Family Studies, including Ethnic Minority Issues, and Gender Issues including Sexuality, Sexuality Functioning, and Sexual Identity (6 semester hours) .

Electives in Marriage and Family Therapy (3 semester hours) and.

Federal Disclosure Reason: The program does not have the number of direct client hours required for the state of Utah.

Marriage and Family Therapy Skills (3 credit hours) .

Marriage and Family Therapy Treatment Modality (3 credit hours) .

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The online Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree program explores the unique relationship dynamics between families and society to create holistic patient treatment plans.

Marriage and family therapy differs from other mental health professions because of its focus on:.

Addressing present day problems within the context of the family and community systems.

Delivering holistic treatment plans focusing on family relationships and dynamics.

The program is conceptually grounded by the scientist-practitioner model, preparing students who will be capable of making unique contributions to the field of marriage and family therapy.

The COAMFTE approved clinical track of the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program combines online MFT courses with a field internship.

Total Minimum for the entire program 72 credit hours.

Also, some states may require additional courses.

Students who select the LPCC Track must take the COAMFTE Approved Clinical track of the Marriage and Family Therapy program and achieve all the requirements before being eligible for the LPCC track.

The MFT clinical program combined with the LPCC track is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Must be taken before or in conjunction with the MFT640 series.

The non-clinical track provides online MFT coursework. Not COAMFTE Accredited.

Earning an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide prepares graduates for positions where they can work with individuals, families and groups. They typically work as part of a Systemic Treatment Team, focusing on relationship issues involving the client. Job titles vary depending on whether students concentrate on the clinical, non-clinical or licensed professional clinical counseling track. Potential job titles include:.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual salary for marriage and family therapists is $56,570. The BLS projects 15% job growth in the field over the next decade. The online TUW MFT prepares graduates with skills and knowledge they need for success in these in-demand fields.

MFT 610 Contemporary Issues in Marriage Family Therapy.

Systems Approach to family therapy is designed to provide an of the fundamentals of family and marital therapy. The course will be taught within a therapeutic perspective so that the material will be tied to the actual practice of therapy. Wherever possible, examples, case studies and vignettes will be employed in order to amplify the family systems approach to therapy.

This course reviews the broad spectrum of psychological disorders and the proper method of diagnosing the disorders using the DSM-5 criteria. The focus of this review will include the etiology, prevalence incidence, signs symptoms, and criteria for differential diagnosis affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management are also covered.

This course will examine the theory, practice and utilization of effective therapeutic interventions with couple relationships. The course will involve videos, case studies, online discussions, and written assignments to further our learning on couples counseling.

This course will prepare students to work with the special counseling needs of children and adolescents. Behavioral characteristics of children and adolescents including their emotional, social, and cognitive behaviors will be covered and applied with practical cases. Counseling techniques and treatment options will be learned.

MFT 614 Development within the Family Life Cycle.

This course will highlight developmental psychology throughout the lifespan, from birth through death. Current psychological and medical knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult development will be explored along with the impact of the developmental process on the individual and the family.

The goal of this course is to provide a brief comprehensive of clinical psychopharmacology for non-medical providers. This course will acquaint students with the fundamentals of psychotropic drugs. Basics of pharmacology, indications, drug interactions and adverse side effects of commonly used psychotropic medications.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to some of the cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic variables that influence the counseling relationship and process within California and nationally. Factors such as race ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious spiritual values, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, and socioeconomic status, are examined. We will focus on therapy issues related to various populations, and learn effective treatment approaches to use that will be most appropriate. The process of becoming an effective multicultural therapist in terms of becoming aware of the values and customs of persons from other racial ethnic groups will be included. Therapist cultural self-awareness and the role of counseling in eliminating biases, prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are emphasized.

The course serves as an introduction to graduate level research in the social sciences with a specific emphasis on psychology. Research methods and statistics will be integrated to provide a general of the ways that social scientists collect information. The research process will be examined including concepts of design, conduct and evaluation. Principles and characteristics of approaches and methodologies relevant to research in the field will be fully explored. Examples of data sources and methods of statistical description and analysis will be covered with special emphasis on developing ethical, trustworthy and useful information. The course also will provide a foundation for locating and evaluating scientific, technical, business and government qualitative and quantitative information.

This course is designed to provide an of Large Therapy Systems. Emphasis will be on obtaining the conceptual knowledge and skills relative to conducting effective group treatment for a variety of client populations.

MFT 619 Assessments Testing for the Marriage Family Therapist.

This course focuses on the understanding and use of testing results for the marriage and family therapist.

This course provides an of the biological, sociological and psychological basis of human sexual functioning. Sexuality is a core element of human functioning and a key element in understanding intimate relationships. An evidenced-based approach will be used to explore topics including sexual development and function throughout the lifespan, normative and atypical sexual functioning, as well as other sexual factors relevant to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Some specific topics will include sexual arousal and response, masturbation, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and sexual anatomy. Theories of sexual attraction from both sociological and evolutionary points of view will also be presented.

Students will learn the different causes of addiction, understanding addiction as both a disease and a behavioral phenomenon. The emerging course of non-substance addictive behaviors (food compulsions, internet gaming, shopping and pathological gambling) will also be discussed.

The processes of communication as these apply to both interpersonal and intrapersonal experience. Emphasis on the purposes of communication as well as the forms that are believed to enhance the conduct of counseling and psychotherapy.

The course will discuss family-focused treatment targeting high-risk youth. Issues such as drug use, youth criminal activity and drop-out prevention will be the main topics.

MFT 629 Aging, Illness Long-Term Care Concerns.

The course will primarily focus on issues that are salient to the aging population, including long-term care. Students will learn skills to help families in all stages of life deal with chronic or ongoing health concerns as well. There will be a strategic training to develop necessary understanding of the challenges of the later stages of life. Students will be required to conduct an in depth interview of one family situation where such issues discussed in the course material are present.

MFT 630 Ethics Law for Marriage Family Therapy.

This course has been designed to foster a grounded and well-informed understanding of ethical and legal issues as they relate to the mental health professionals in general and MFT professionals in California and nationally. In the course, students will become aware of familial relationships, and defining of legal consequences to those relationships and their dissolution, and the transition of individuals into new family formations. Marriage and its legal effects, divorce, the law of the parent-child relationship, including post-separation parenting and child support, and the recognition of non-marital relationships. Other legal matters such as family law include domestic violence, adoption, and child protection, child abuse reporting is included. Commonly experienced ethical and legal matters within the practice of MFT will be examined through discussion, assigned readings, written work and practical exercises.

Studies in the treatment of trauma as it impact the family. Beginning and advanced techniques in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child and elder abuse, domestic violence, rape, disaster, crime and other trauma will be explored.

This set of courses provides therapists in training with the opportunity to practice systemically informed family therapy in a supervised environment, to observe other therapists in training, and to give receive feedback their practice. Students will learn advocacy and connect consumers with resources and supportive services including various mental health agencies. This practicum is designed to help students gain experience regarding clients in shared learning with colleagues, on site supervisors, and TUW Supervisors. Students will complete the six (6) courses in a 1-year period to achieve the required 300 hours to complete the program.

The Capstone course is the culmination of the MFT degree program for both MFT and LPCC tracks and is taken last within the program. In this course, the student will participate in threaded discussions complete a case assignment and signature assignment, while focused on MFT proficiency in licensure preparation and clinical work. Students have an opportunity to practice taking licensure exams based on their particular state of practice, and discuss their theoretical orientation when approaching work with individuals, couples, and families. The Capstone course is also used to assess the student achievement of all MFT Program Learning Outcomes.

The course is an elective course for students who are interested to take it in addition to the MFT set program. The course provides of major counseling psychology theories, in addition counseling techniques and practices are reviewed associated with these theories.

The course serves as an of the contemporary theories and techniques of psychotherapy. The course will explore psychotherapy processes, compare various theoretical approaches, and introduce professional and ethical issues in psychotherapy.

This course serves as an of the theories of career development counseling. The course will explore the approaches to career development, compare various theoretical approaches, and introduce ethics into career development counseling.

Providing for client safety is an essential aspect of Marriage and Family Therapy. This course focuses on the detection, assessment and management of domestic violence. Students will learn the underlying factors that contribute to family violence and be able to identify and assess abuse with women, men, children, and couples. Students will become familiar with therapeutic interventions and techniques, legal and ethical implications, and community resources available to clients.

The Capstone Course is the culmination of your MFT degree program for the non-clinical track and is taken last. In this course, the student works on a compressive case write-up treatment plan using one or marriage and family therapy models. Student must demonstrate skills in research, synthesis of information, and critical thinking. The Capstone will be reviewed at the conclusion of your coursework and may serve as a tool for your further research and or practice. The Capstone course is used to assess the student achievement of all MFT program Learning Outcomes.

Touro University Worldwide is practicing locked-in tuition, which means your tuition will not change for the remainder of your program, as long as you are actively matriculating.

Each eight (8) week, three (3) credit course costs $1,575.

Based on number of credits required for the degree.

Application Fee: Students applying to the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree program pay a one time $25 application fee.

Material Fee: Students on the Clinical track are required to pay $116 Material Fee (effective Summer 2024) during the Capstone course (MFT690), which will provide access to an exam kit that prepares students for the CA Exam, National Exam and LPCC Exam. The exam kit is part of the capstone course only.

Have earned a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Please note that some state minimum requirements for licensure application may be than 100 couple and family hours.

Total of 100 supervision hours with Site Supervisor, who must be an AAMFT-approved supervisor, AAMFT-approved supervisor in training, OR an Equivalent. Of this, 50 must be Observable hours. (Observable data hours includes audio and video recordings, as well as live (behind the mirror, in the room co-therapy, reflecting teams, etc.). All supervisors must be an AAMFT-approved supervisor, AAMFT-approved supervisor in training, OR an Equivalent.

The online Marriage Family Therapy graduate degree program, and the LPCC track at Touro University Worldwide is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and is designed so that graduates are eligible for MFT and LPCC Licensure in the State of California without requiring any additional coursework.

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy ( Clinical track) program at Touro University Worldwide (TUW) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Marriage and Family TherapyMaster of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Pursue the knowledge and skills you need to help individuals, couples and families improve their relationships with an online MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella. Turn your desire to help others into a career that can guide people toward positive futures. Learn to integrate research and theory into practice, build clinical skills and self-awareness, and incorporate concepts of advocacy and social justice.

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), this program helps prepare you for an initial license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

In compliance with the COAMFTE public disclosure policy, Capella University reports graduate achievement data including graduation, licensure, and job placements rates.

Apply and enhance your skills and knowledge through residency and internship requirements.

Our curriculum is designed to incorporate the values, principles and ethical standards as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the accrediting agency for marriage and family therapy education and training.

This degree requires a total of 72 program credits in GuidedPath.

Diversity and Social Justice in Systemic Family Therapy.

This course introduces theory, research, and models that inform ethical, culturally competent clinical work, and social justice advocacy in a variety of settings. Learners use strategies to address the influence of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, and acculturative experiences on the therapeutic process. In addition, learners gain knowledge of effective systemic therapy and advocacy strategies with diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups and determine ways to advocate and promote social justice at multiple levels.

Learners in this course apply psychopathology principles and current issues associated with assessing mental disorders within a systemic, relational context. Learners critically evaluate diagnostic models, methods, and approaches used in diagnosing and treating individuals, couples, and families. Learners also assess psychopharmacological considerations and examine the current DSM classifications and diagnostic issues associated with multicultural populations.

In this course, learners continue to develop therapy skills using group and systemic interventions as they apply to grief, loss, and trauma. Learners assess group dynamics, group process, and multicultural issues in relationship to grief, loss, and trauma. Prerequisite(s): MFT5107, MFT5270, MFT5271, MFT5273, MFT5820, MFT-R5821. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Impact of Addiction and Addictive Behavior on Family Systems.

This course provides learners with fundamental knowledge of addiction from its historical roots through contemporary issues. Learners examine and apply systemic theory and research that guides treatment for substance use disorders and related addictive behaviors, including the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health issues. In addition, learners analyze empirically supported interventions for individuals, families, groups, and diverse populations from systemic perspectives and assess emerging issues in the field based upon current research. Prerequisite(s): MFT-R5821.

In this course, learners gain clinical marriage and family therapy skills needed for the first residency. Learners build and maintain therapeutic relationships, conceptualize cases from a systemic perspective, conduct couple and family sessions, perform therapeutic assessments, apply ethical and legal standards of practice when working with couples and families from diverse backgrounds. MFT-R5821 must be taken the quarter immediately following MFT5820. Prerequisite(s): MFT5008, MFT5222, MFT5270. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Discover your path to gaining real-world skills that you can apply to your passion for helping others and helping families achieve their goals. This program is designed to help you effectively integrate and apply research and theories in the practice of systemic marriage and family therapy, including theories of individual and family development across the life span.

On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:.

Identify as a marriage and family therapist, aligning systemic clinical practice with state and national standards for the marriage and family therapy discipline and engaging in community and scholarly activities.

Understand the clinical application and practice of systemic theory relevant to family dynamics in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Understand and apply the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Codes of Ethics.

The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors.

This is only an estimate, effective July 8, 2024, and is subject to change. Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances, such as your program specialization, transfer credits and any applicable tuition discounts. This estimate does not include the cost of books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses. Tuition estimates shown for the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer. New or recently revised program tuition estimates are based on comparable programs.

Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include travel expenses and practicum costs. You will be charged $50-$200 each quarter or billing session for your resource kit, which includes required books, software and other course materials.

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MS in Marriage Family Therapy admission requirements.

Applicants to the MS in Marriage Family Therapy program must provide the following information for admission:.

Your official transcripts from all previous educational institutions, including any graduate or professional school coursework.

Two letters of recommendation completed by professionals who can assess your aptitude for graduate education in marriage and family therapy.

If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.

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The Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSMFT) program at Northwestern University offers a highly reputable and accredited terminal degree in the field of mental health. This COAMFTE accredited program equips graduates to become licensed marriage and family therapists after a period of post-graduate supervised practice. The program caters to students passionate about understanding and treating relationships, providing both on-campus and online options for enrollment.

For on-campus students, the full-time program can be completed in two years, including a summer quarter following the first year. Online students have the flexibility to choose between full-time and part-time modes, with enrollment available every quarter, allowing completion in as little as 21 months for full-time students and 36 months for part-time students.

The MSMFT program stands out with its 21st-century approach to therapy, known as Integrative Systemic Therapy, which has been developed and refined over 25 years at The Family Institute. This approach emphasizes family, couple, and individual therapy, supported by a curriculum informed by multi-cultural and social justice perspectives. Another strong aspect of the program is its emphasis on research. Students gain research-informed skills and learn to utilize standardized instruments to measure progress in their own cases. For those interested in pursuing a doctorate, research opportunities and a thesis option are available.

The program encompasses 24 academic courses and includes 6 quarters of intensive clinical internship. Students conduct 500 hours of therapy, including at least 400 face-to-face hours with clients, with a focus on couple and family therapy. Additionally, they receive more than 250 hours of group and individual supervision. Furthermore, the program benefits from a valuable partnership between The Graduate School and The Family Institute at Northwestern University. With 50 years of experience in conducting, teaching, and researching marriage and family therapy, this world-renowned center ensures a comprehensive and high-quality education for students.

The Online Master of Arts in Counseling offered by The Family Institute at Northwestern University provides a thorough and dynamic education, preparing students to become adept mental health counselors. This program maintains the same high standards and rigorous curriculum found in the on-campus program at Northwestern, a top-10 ranked university, blending online coursework with practical, in-person experiences to foster a hands-on learning approach.

The features of the program are:

• Students can complete the online program in as little as 18 months full-time, with options ranging up to 36 months based on the selected academic track.
• The program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), ensuring it meets stringent educational and professional criteria.
• An optional specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling is available, which is dedicated to tackling mental health issues prevalent among young people.
• Depending on their academic and professional backgrounds, students can enroll in either the Standard Program or the Bridge to Counseling Program, the latter of which includes essential prerequisite courses in clinical interviewing and practice.
• During the second year, the specialization track includes two in-depth courses focused on the development and mental health treatment strategies for children and adolescents, addressing the specific challenges faced by today’s youth.