Marriage and Family Therapy (Master's)

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides you with a strong understanding of counseling principles and strategies to prepare you to seek licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Our courses provide you with a thorough background in individual and group counseling theories and techniques, as well as clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of faith into counseling practice and understanding the ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling. Four one-week intensives are required, as well as a three-credit hour internship and a three-credit hour practicum. Contact your state to find out your state’s licensing requirements before applying.

Potential Career Options:

• Hospital Program
• Mental Health Agency
• Ministry-related
• Counseling Center
• Other Public or Private Facility
• Private Practice

Key points:

• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
• Nationally renowned Marriage and Family Counseling program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited online counseling program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to serve in the marriage and family counseling field in licensed counseling positions
• Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online courses