Overview

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program is designed for persons who would like to work as a licensed marriage and family therapist in a variety of settings. Completion of this degree program also prepares students for doctoral studies in this field.

Necessary for the completion of the program are:

• Participation in required formation assessments and activities
• Satisfactory completion of the practicum readiness process
• A 380 clinical hour (300 client hours and 80 supervision hours), nine to twelve-month practicum during the final academic year
• Completion of a senior integrative project

In addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher (C average), Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy students are required to hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (B average) in their required marriage and family courses to graduate.

Coursework meets the academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of Minnesota. To obtain independent licensure, graduates will need to obtain additional supervised clinical experience and pass both the National Exam and a state exam.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general seminary admission process, a student applying for this program will need:

• At least 9 semester hours in the behavioral health sciences
• An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• A 1,500-2,000 word paper discussing personal family of origin experiences
• Submit three references:
  • One supervisor reference
  • One pastoral reference
  • One personal reference

A group interview will also occur by invitation only.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

A minimum of 60 semester credits is required for graduation from the M.A.M.F.T. program.  The student is responsible for meeting all graduation deadlines and requirements.