Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy

The Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) prepares social work students for beginning practice in marriage and family therapy. The MFT Certificate is designed to meet the educational requirements for membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (Final acceptability rests solely with the membership committee of AAMFT.) Students wishing to complete the Certificate should register their intention with the Coordinator of the MFT Certificate Program prior to beginning their graduate studies.

Completion of the Certificate sequence requires an additional 9-11 graduate credits beyond the MSW requirements. Specifically, students complete 9 credits of family studies, 9 credits of marriage and family therapy, 9 credits of human development, 4 credits of research, and 3 credits of professional issues. Students working towards MFT Certification are assigned to field placements in settings which provide the opportunity for practice with families.