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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Help Individuals, Couples, and Families Thrive by Earning a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
All families have struggles and stress that they need to work through to be healthy. Even with very different cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, families are made of imperfect people who have common challenges that need care and patience to overcome. Liberty University’s online Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy* can help equip you to play a positive role in helping families meet these challenges and work toward success in their relationships. Liberty’s online M.F.T. program can provide you with advanced training in counseling techniques to give you the tools you need to help marriages and families and to prepare you to seek licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty’s online M.F.T. courses integrate biblical principles with evidence-based counseling best-practices to equip you with a solid foundation for the knowledge and in-demand skills you will need for a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by equipping counseling professionals with accredited, biblically-based counseling skills that can help them make an impact in couples and families for Christ.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Program?
- Premarital and marital counseling techniques to help grow stronger marriages
- Counseling children, adolescents, and their families
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning
In our M.F.T. program, you will learn the importance of ethics in the counseling setting as you learn from experienced professionals with your same passions. Liberty’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree is taught through the lens of a Christian worldview, and you will participate in an internship and practicum to gain hands-on experience. So in every M.F.T. class, you can be confident that your training can help prepare you for the real world both academically and spiritually.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in addictions counseling, human services counseling, or clinical mental health counseling.
Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Counseling center
- Hospital program
- Marriage and family counselor
- Mental health agency
- Ministry-related field
- Residential treatment facilities
Highlights of Liberty University’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
Online with required intensives
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Feb 10, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.