Overview

Build a strong foundation in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) principles and strategies that can equip you to seek licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Courses within Liberty University 's Family and Marriage Therapy (Online) master’s programme can sharpen your understanding of individuals, couples, and family counseling theory, techniques, and effective clinical practice. With Liberty’s master’s degree in MFT, you’ll learn ethical, professional, and legal issues in counseling from a professional and biblical perspective.

Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Our master’s in marriage and family therapy online degree programme helps prepare graduates to pursue Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) status in the state of Virginia. Students from other states seeking this degree should check with their state board’s requirements to determine whether the programme will lead to licensure in their state.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), you may find rewarding employment in one of the following areas:

Church or ministry-related counseling programmes
Counseling centers
In-patient or out-patient hospital programmes
Mental health agencies
Private practice as a marriage and family therapist
Residential treatment facilities

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Counseling

Research & Programme Evaluation

Assessment Techniques in Counseling

Career Development & Counseling

Psychopathology

Theories of Family Systems

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Counselling Psychology View 257 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Admission application
Application fee
Official college transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11057 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11057 USD / year

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In-State

11057 USD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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