The Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy is a professional-level degree program. Experiences provide the foundation for marriage and family therapy theory, scientific research, and clinical practice. In this context, students learn the different approaches and clinical techniques required for today's practitioners offering therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. Also, a major goal of this program is to help prepare students for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy in their resident state. Students graduating from the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy Degree program will be prepared to do therapy in a church setting, private practice, governmental agency, and community agency. This program also prepares students for advanced studies in related fields.

Students may also consider taking additional courses for a dual licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Counseling. Students interested in a dual licensure should consult with the Dean of the School of Human Services.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Program, the graduate will have:

1. Developed knowledge and skills in therapy which can be applied in church settings, agency setting, or other professional settings;
2. Been prepared for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy;
3. Learned to practice Marriage and Family Therapy through comprehensive Clinical Training;
4. Learned to conduct himself or herself according to the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT);
5. Become more sensitive to cultural diversity needs of clients; and
6. Been prepared to advance to the PhD in Family Therapy.