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.  Additional supervised clinical practice and the passing of licensing examinations would typically be needed to obtain actual licensure in most states.

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; one course in basic counseling skills that includes an experiential, recorded role-play component with feedback from the instructor
• 50 hours of volunteer work and/or professional work experience serving individuals, couples, and/or families from diverse backgrounds
• An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Applicants to this program will also need two additional references from supervisors of volunteer and/or professional work experience
• A personal profile
• A 1,500-2,000 word paper discussing personal family of origin experiences

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. 

HUSE 445 or an equivalent is a required prerequisite for students entering the program without an undergraduate/graduate degree in counseling or a related discipline or without an introductory psychotherapy theory and technique course.