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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Seminary Core Requirements | ||
| BT 510 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 4 |
| SP 540 | Spiritual and Personal Formation | 4 |
| TS 525 | Survey in Systematic Theology for MFT and MACYFM | 4 |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MF 611 | Foundations of Marriage and Family Studies | 3 |
| MF 612 | Families in Context: Gender, Class and Culture | 3 |
| MF 613 | Dynamics of Family Interaction: Sexuality, Spirituality and Socialization | 3 |
| MF 621 | Individual Development Within the Family | 3 |
| MF 622 | Individual and Family Psychopathology I | 3 |
| MF 623 | Individual and Family Psychopathology II | 3 |
| MF 624 | Challenges over the Family Life Cycle | 3 |
| MF 631 | Professional and Ethical Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy | 3 |
| MF 640 | Clinical Skills in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MF 641 | Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MF 642 | Couple and Family Assessment | 3 |
| MF 643 | Advanced Clinical Issues | 3 |
| MF 651 | Research Design & Evaluation in Marriage & Family Therapy | 3 |
| MF 711 | Supervised Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| MF 712 | Supervised Clinical Experience II | 3 |
| Other Requirements | ||
| GS 006 | Graduate Research Seminar: MFT Degree | 0 |
| MF 780 | Senior Integrative Seminar: Worldview, Ethics, and Practice | 3 |
| SP 004 | Formation Assessments: MFT Degree | 0 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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.
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