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MA in Marriage & Family Therapy

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 3 credit hour internship and a 3 credit hour practicum. Contact your state to find out your state's licensing requirements before applying.

Potential Career Fields:

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

Note:

This Program have on campus requirements of 3-4 classes. Both an internship and practicum are required for the program.

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Campus Offerings:
  • None : This program is taught Online.
Accreditation
  • Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.
  • CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • CATE - Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Ed.