Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The MA in Marriage and Family Therapy program is a 60-credit degree that trains students to work clinically and skillfully with individuals, couples, families, and communities. Graduates are equipped to foster hope, emotional healing, positive change, and reconciliation for broken relationships through faith and systemic thinking. Additional credits may be required if pursuing licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists outside of Pennsylvania.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MRFM 501 | Marriage and Family Theory I | 3 |
| MRFM 502 | Marriage and Family Theory II | 3 |
| MRFM 503 | Marriage and Family Theory III | 3 |
| MRFM 505 | Treatment and Assessment of Families in Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 510 | Human Development: Working With Families and Individuals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MRFM 515 | Assessment and Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 520 | Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 525 | Systemic Approaches in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| MRFM 535 | Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 540 | Trauma-Informed Care in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 545 | Pre-Practicum | 3 |
| MRFM 605 | Practicum (required for 3 semesters) | 6 |
| MRFM 610 | Psychopathology, Pschopharmacology, and Integrated Care for the Mental Health Professional | 3 |
| MRFM 615 | Treatment and Assessment of Couples in Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 620 | Contemporary Issues and Collaboration in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 625 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| MRFM 635 | Research Methods in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MRFM 640 | Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| (2 required) | 3 | |
| Spirituality in Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Systemic Assessment and Treatment of Addictions in Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Building a Private Practice in Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Systemic Treatment of Adoptive and Foster Families | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |