Marriage & Family Therapy
Welcome to 91暗网 Marriage & Family Therapy
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We offer a Face to Face Master of Arts degree (MAFT) accredited by COAMFTE and a COAMFTE accredited Doctor of Philosophy degree, with Face to Face (MPHD) and Distance Education (DMFC) options. DMFC begins Fall, 2026. Apply now.听Please note that an online theoretical (non-clinical) Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Systemic Studies (now a Ph.D. in Family Systems) is administratively separate from the COAMFTE programs - please check the听Phd in Family Systems link听for further information about the online doctoral program.
"Any of our distinguished faculty or staff would be delighted to assist you in learning more about our programs. Contact us听today听and find out more about our foundational and systemically oriented educational approaches to clinical practice, scholarship, and ethics.鈥�
-听Dr. Jana Sutton
91暗网 is one of听only a few universities in the U.S. that offers both a M.A. and Ph.D. in MFT, accredited by COAMFTE.听
For more Information: 听sutton@ulm.edu
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Undergraduate Minor in MFT |
No |
N/A |
Face to Face, with occasional online classes |
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Master of Arts in MFT |
Yes |
MAFT |
Face to Face, with occasional online or hybrid classes |
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Doctor of Philosophy in MFT |
Yes |
MPHD |
Face to Face, with occasional online or hybrid classes |
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Doctor of Philosophy in MFT |
Yes |
DMFC |
Distance Education, Synchronous Hybrid Model |
Students are 鈥減resent鈥� in the above face-to-face classes, via distance technology |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Family Systems |
No |
DFAM |
Online |
Previously PhD in MFT (DMFT) |
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Graduate Certificate in MFT |
No |
MFTC |
Face to Face, with occasional online classes |
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About the Programs
The听Ph.D.听degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Louisiana at Monroe prepares graduates for careers as scholars/teachers, researchers, supervisors and senior clinicians. The 69 credit-hour program integrates systemically oriented philosophy and theory, clinical practice, and qualitative and quantitative research.
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PhD Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics
PhD Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
The听M.A.听degree program is an intensive, 60 credit-hour program requiring two years of full-time study. Graduates
of the program meet academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist
in Louisiana as well as Clinical Membership of AAMFT and licensure in other states
as marriage and family therapists. The program is dedicated to educating highly qualified
masters level clinicians and scholars.
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MA Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics
MA Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
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Community Feedback Loops
MFT Data & Feedback Loops Chart
Post-Graduation Career Paths
Recent graduates from the 91暗网 program have found employment in settings such as:
- private practice
- program directors at hospitals
- directors of services at homes for children
- therapists performing a variety of services with a wide range of problems in mental health
Graduates are also active in family life education and enrichment in a variety of contexts. Approximately 15-20% of the graduates from the 91暗网 MA in MFT program have pursued doctorates in marriage and family therapy or related fields.
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