Overview

The practice of marriage and family therapy requires knowledge, skill, and insight.

Courses – ranging from clinical assessment and human development to cross-cultural counseling and discipleship – integrate theology, theory, personal formation and professional practice. Learn from published faculty with decades of experience in clinical practice and supervision.

Through the study of psychology, you’ll be equipped to aid in the healing process of those who have experienced hurt, pain and hardship in life.

Career Opportunities

Graduating with a Marriage and Family Therapy degree from the Fresno Pacific University Biblical Seminary prepares you for California licensure as a therapist. FPU Biblical Seminary graduates work as therapists in private counseling centers, their own private practices, county mental health facilities among other places.

After graduation, you will continue the 3,000 hour internship requirement for CA state licensing; once the hours are completed you may then apply through the Board of Behavioral Science to take the Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling

Professional Ethics in Counseling

Human Development

Family Violence

Clinical Assessment

Aging and Long-Term Care

Counseling Couples and Families

Counseling Children

Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fresno, United States

Disciplines

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GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission and $45 non-refundable application fee.

Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and any post baccalaureate work.

If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor’s degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.

Reference Forms – Two references are required for the M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy program. One spiritual reference from a pastor or other ministry leader (not a family member), and one academic reference.

Short Answer Questions – During the application submission process, you will be asked to respond to some short answer questions in your application portal. These questions will help us get to know your character and career goals. Your file will not be reviewed for admission until your responses are received.

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

25025 USD / year

≈ 25025 USD / year
Out-of-State

25025 USD / year

≈ 25025 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25025 USD / year

≈ 25025 USD / year

Living costs

Fresno

United States

990 - 1485 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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Programme Structure

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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