The Marriage and Family Therapy Program is for candidates preparing for a profession as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). A minimum of sixty-four semester hours of credit is required to complete the Marriage and Family Therapy Program. Completion of a minimum of 500 direct client contact hours, in which 250 hours must be completed in systematic/relational hours, is required for this major as part of the practicum and internship experience.

Upon completion of the program, candidates are eligible to “sit” for the national examinations in MFT and to pursue state licensure. Students are required to complete the MFT National Practice Exam prior to exiting the program.

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Marriage and Family Therapy