Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy programme at Abilene Christian University provides a comprehensive foundation in systemic and relational clinical practices. This curriculum is designed to help students conceptualise psychological and social challenges within their historical, developmental, and multigenerational contexts. By focusing on the health of relationships, the course prepares graduates to support the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families.

Why Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University?

This programme is distinguished by its COAMFTE accreditation and its commitment to diversity-respecting, ethical clinical practice. Students benefit from the on-site Marriage and Family Institute, which serves as a major health provider for the local community and offers a stair-stepped introduction to therapy. The facility includes ten therapy rooms equipped with two-way mirrors and cameras for supervised learning. Additionally, the university offers unique co-curricular training in specialised areas such as Animal Assisted Therapy, Gottman Method, and EMDR.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1418 per credit
National fee: USD 1418 per credit
Local fee: USD 1418 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances theoretical study with intensive clinical training, offering both thesis and non-thesis tracks. Modules may include:

Family Theory
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy across the Life Cycle
Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior
Diagnosis and Assessment
Research Methods
Ethics
Sex Therapy
Addiction

Careers with Marriage and Family Therapy

Graduates are prepared for professional licensure and often secure roles in diverse settings such as private practices, churches, and schools. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those pursuing doctoral work, with a high acceptance rate into advanced research degrees. Employment opportunities commonly include:

Adoption agencies
Residential treatment centres
Family service agencies
Clinical private practice
Academic or research roles

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Theory/General Systems Theory

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy across the Life Cycle

Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior

Family Therapy

Systemic Diagnosis & Assessment

Ethics and Law

Family Life Cycle

Cultural Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy

Therapy Across the Life-Cycle

Addictive Disorders

Sexual Therapy

Family Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application;

Pay the $65 application fee;

An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent. If you attended a college or university located outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation by World Education Services is required;

A cumulative undergraduate approximate B average or above in the area of focus or related area and evidence of an overall productive GPA;

A minimum GRE score of 280

Three letters of recommendation;

A written purpose statement declaring why the applicant wishes to study marriage and family therapy at ACU and what he or she plans to do professionally upon graduation;

Complete the psychosocial history form;

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Out-of-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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