Master of Arts

Why Choose Concordia For A Degree In Marriage and Family Therapy? 

With an M.A. degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Concordia University, you will find a distinctive blend of faith-based instruction and real-world experience: 

• Consider modern psychological theories and practices with a Christian worldview that empowers both therapist and client to navigate real-world issues within a family systems perspective. 
• Emphasize a holistic client view that considers how, in light of creation, our humanity influences the therapeutic relationship and family systems perspective. 
• Apply and exercise the strategies and perspectives you learn during a 300-hour practicum you will complete within your second year of study. 

Concordia’s MFT program includes online classes as both synchronous, live classes twice a week, as well as asynchronous assignments and discussions to apply the course learning.

Due to the nature of the cohort model, the MFT program has only one start in the fall of each academic year.

Degree Goals

A graduate of Concordia University’s Marriage and Family Therapy master’s degree will be able to:   

• Apply knowledge of family science/therapy in a culturally appropriate manner to a wide range of demographic groups. 
• Demonstrate awareness of one’s personal narrative and faith identity and apply concepts to individual contributions to the field of marriage and family therapy/family science. 
• Become clinicians who are ethically grounded, demonstrate integrity and operate within the laws of the profession. 
• Utilize a variety of theoretical approaches to marriage and family therapy and family education. 
• Effectively generate lifespan family educational applications for children, adolescents and adults in the study of human growth, development and sexuality; family dynamics and resource management; parent education and guidance; family life education and interpersonal relationships; and more. 

Career Outcomes

A degree in Marriage and Family Therapy not only enables you to secure a job in therapy or counseling, but also unlocks additional career roles in leadership and administration, teaching and higher education positions, speaking about mental health and specific areas of interest and pioneering education of Christian perspectives and influence on ministry and counseling. 

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST / COUNSELOR 

• Use your knowledge and skills to treat individuals, couples, families and groups to support and enhance relationships. 
• Utilize Christ-focused perspectives to support and restore marriages, strengthen relationships and families and positively influence entire communities. 

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR 

• Work in hospitals, community outreach organizations, higher education counseling programs and a wide range of other community-based agencies serving clients while also supervising therapists in training. 

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR PSYCHOLOGY   

• With a Marriage and Family Therapist master’s degree, you can explore the world of teaching in higher education as an adjunct professor. 

Flexible Programs That Honor Your Schedule

• Convenient 8-week courses
• Option for completing just one course at a time
• Personalized coaching and guidance along your journey
• No GRE scores required for admission

Accreditation

Concordia’s MFT program is aligned with the standards for the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) and will be applying for and seeking full accreditation with COAMFTE upon eligibility. Concordia’s MFT program is also recognized by the Higher Learning Commission.