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Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.

Requirements

The 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, will be 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 Behavioral Science Department and the family science undergraduate degree.

Total Program Credits: 54

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college/university, a nationally accredited program, or an international college or university recognized by a Ministry of Education. 
  2. Admission to the Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. program.
Discipline Core Requirements: 54 Credits
Complete the following courses:  
  MFT 6000 Systemic Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy 3
  MFT 6010 Contemporary Approaches to MFT 3
  MFT 6100 Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3
Complete the following therapy classes:   
  MFT 6200 Systemic Assessment and Diagnosis 3
  MFT 6210 Couples Therapy 3
  MFT 6220 Group Therapy 2
  MFT 6230 Family Therapy 3
  MFT 6240 Individual Therapy 2
Complete the following developmental courses:  
  MFT 6300 Working with Diversity in MFT 3
  MFT 6310 Child and Adolescent Development 3
  MFT 6320 Adult Issues in Human Development 3
Complete the following specialty courses:  
  MFT 6400  
Research in Marriage and Family Therapy 3
  MFT 6500 Community Intervention 1
  MFT 6510 Contemporary Issues in MFT 1
  MFT 6520 Clinical Business Development and Practice 2
  MFT 6600 Capstone in MFT 1
Complete the practicum series:  
  MFT 690R Pre-Practicum 3
  MFT 691R Practicum I 3
  MFT 692R Practicum II  3
  MFT 693R Practicum III 3
  MFT 694R Practicum IV  3

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Complete 54 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with a B- or higher in every class
  2. Complete program clinical and supervision hour requirements.
  3. Complete program capstone requirements demonstrating achievement of student learning outcomes.
  4. 42 credits must be taken at UVU. No more than 12 transfer credits will be accepted.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
MFT 6000 Systemic Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy 3
MFT 6100 Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3
MFT 6200 Systemic Assessment and Diagnosis 3
MFT 690R Pre-Practicum 3
  Semester total: 12
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
MFT 6010 Contemporary Approaches to MFT 3
MFT 6210 Couples Therapy 3
MFT 6220 Group Therapy 2
MFT 6500 Community Intervention 1
MFT 691R Practicum I 3
  Semester total: 12
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
MFT 6300 Working with Diversity in MFT 3
MFT 6230 Family Therapy 3
MFT 692 Practicum II 3
  Semester total: 9
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
MFT 6310 Child & Adolescent Development 3
MFT 6400 Research in Marriage and Family Therapy 3
MFT 6240 Individual Therapy 2
MFT 6510 Contemporary Issues in MFT 1
MFT 693R Practicum III 3
  Semester total: 12
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
MFT 6320 Adult Issues in Human Development 3
MFT 6520 Clinical Business Development 2
MFT 6600 Capstone in MFT 1
MFT 694R Practicum IV 3
  Semester total: 9
  Degree total: 54

Department

Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program, visit their website.

Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Differentiate and apply foundational relational/systemic practice, theories and models.
  2. Conduct systemic/relational assessment and treatment with individuals, couples and families.
  3. Articulate the impact of human development (including ethnicity, gender and sexual identity on biopsychosocial health across the lifespan.
  4. Demonstrate understanding of professional identity and adherence to the law, ethics and social responsibility.
  5. Investigate research methodology and data analysis and synthesize evidence based practice in MFT.
  6. Review contemporary issues in MFT, including: current intersections of knowledge and practice, community intersections and collaboration, and clinical business development.
  7. Demonstrate competence in applying MFT skills within the local community.
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