Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

University of La Verne

Since 1973, the University of La Verne’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program has trained graduate students to meet the human service needs of families in a changing world. With both full-time and part-time options available, students can earn the degree on a schedule that works for them. Additionally, most classes meet in the late afternoon and evening, making the program even more flexible.
Graduates of University of La Verne’s MFT program typically pursue careers as marriage and family therapists in community mental health and social service agencies, school-based counseling programs, residential treatment facilities, hospitals, private practices, and community colleges.
MFT students also benefit from University of La Verne’s alumni network, which serves as a resource for both current students and graduates of the program. Our Career Service Department is an additional resource for finding information about workshops, internships, and job opportunities.
University of La Verne’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program allows students to pursue a career as a MFT on a schedule that works for them. University of La Verne’s MFT program consists of 61 credit hours total. Full-time students enroll in nine credit hours per semester, while part-time students enroll in three to six. The program meets all current Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) academic requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist licensure in California, as well as the academic requirements for California community college counseling and instructor positions.

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