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Program Description

The UVU Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) trains students to be professionally competent in the field of marriage and family therapy. Through the application of systemic theories, skills, and ethics, students are prepared to serve a diverse client population. Students who successfully complete the program, including academic course work and supervised clinical practica, are eligible for employment and licensure as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Utah. This program is offered in collaboration with the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department and the family science undergraduate degree.

Program Mission

Across a broad range of clinical employment settings, marriage and family therapists seek to improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, and families. The UVU Marriage and Family Therapy program emphasizes professional competence and stewardship within the local community. With an emphasis on systemic theories, clinical skills and professional ethics, the MFT program prepares graduates for licensure and employment in marriage and family therapy. The training of marriage and family therapy students emphasizes self-awareness, professional respect, and clinical competence in serving individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.

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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

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Program Learning Outcomes

The UVU MFT program prepares students to demonstrate competence in MFT knowledge, practice, diversity, research, and ethics. These competences are referred to as program goals, and specific student learning outcomes support each goal.

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Program Goal 1

The program trains students in the knowledge and history of the MFT profession and how to utilize systemic and developmental theories in their clinical work

  • Student Learning Outcome 1:  Students will demonstrate understanding of MFT Models
  • Student Learning Outcome 2:  Students will apply systemic and developmental theories in their conceptualization of clinical cases

Program Goal 2

The program trains students to practice relational/systemic therapy including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of presenting problems

  • Student Learning Outcome 3:  Students will demonstrate competent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of clinical cases
  • Student Learning Outcome 4:  Students will utilize published MFT literature to provide research-informed therapy

Program Goal 3

The program trains students to be aware, knowledgeable, and conscientious in their work with diverse, marginalized and under-served populations

  • Student Learning Outcome 5:  Students will demonstrate awareness of client context and of their power and privilege as individuals and clinicians
  • Student Learning Outcome 6:  Student work with marginalized, diverse, and underserved communities will be multiculturally-informed 

Program Goal 4

The program trains students to engage in ethical clinical work and decision making through a commitment to ethical practice and to the AAMFT Code of Ethics

  • Student Learning Outcome 7:  Students will demonstrate  recognition of the AAMFT Code of Ethics' application to clinical scenarios and cases
  • Student Learning Outcome 8:  Students will apply an ethical decision-making framework in clinical practice and supervision

Program Goal 5

The program assists students as they develop an MFT identity by preparing students for MFT licensure and employment upon graduation from the program

  • Student Learning Outcome 9:  Graduates of the program will become licensed as A/MFTs.
  • Student Learning Outcome 10:  Graduates of the program will become employed as MFTs