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The Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy is a professional graduate degree that prepares
Christian counselors to bring concern and care for the whole person through practice in church,
non-profit, clinical, or school settings. The program includes skill-based coursework, practicum
experiences, as well as a requirement to complete your own personal therapy. While the curriculum
satisfies Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) requirements in the State of California,
it is also designed to allow graduates the flexibility to obtain licensure as a Licensed Professional
Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with minimal additional work.
What makes the Western Seminary
M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy unique?
- Complete integration of Christian scriptures and worldview with the latest psychological principals
and techniques
- Students spend three semesters in supervised counseling practicum, bringing care
and healing to actual clients
- Complete 30 hours of personal therapy for your own personal and spiritual growth, experiencing
first-hand the impact of therapy
- An Addiction Studies Certificate track prepares students for certification by the
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (available at the San
Jose Campus)
M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy Curriculum
View courses and course descriptions
Flexible Scheduling
The M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy may be completed in three years’ time through conventional
mid-week evening and weekend courses. Students who live at a distance may also complete up to 20
credits by online based distance education through the Center for Lifelong
Learning. These scheduling solutions allow students to minimize travel to campus and maintain
their family, church and work commitments.
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
- A
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A foundational knowledge of psychology
- A completed application for admission
and all admissions materials
If an applicant does not meet one of these requirements, we invite them to contact an enrollment
counselor to explore alternative admission options.
“Western's MFT program not only teaches the science and tools
necessary for
practicing psychotherapy, but supports this education with biblical and theological courses that
nurture the soul. The seminary education is an invaluable foundation and a lifeline for Christians
going
into the counseling field. ”
Michelle Bengtson, MFT Intern
San Jose, California
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