Degree Programs

We offer a Face to Face Master of Arts degree (MAFT) accredited by COAMFTE and a COAMFTE accredited Doctor of Philosophy degree, with Face to Face (MPHD) and Distance Education (DMFC) options. DMFC begins Fall, 2026. Apply now.听Please note that an online theoretical (non-clinical) Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Systemic Studies (now a Ph.D. in Family Systems) is administratively separate from the COAMFTE programs - please check the听Phd in Family Systems link听for further information about the online doctoral program.

"Any of our distinguished faculty or staff would be delighted to assist you in learning more about our programs. Contact us听today听and find out more about our foundational and systemically oriented educational approaches to clinical practice, scholarship, and ethics.鈥�

-听Dr. Jana Sutton

青青草视频is one of听only a few universities in the U.S. that offers both a M.A. and Ph.D. in MFT, accredited by COAMFTE.听

For more Information: 听sutton@ulm.edu

Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Programs

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Program	Accredited by COAMFTE	Program Code	Modality	Explanation
Undergraduate Minor in MFT	No	N/A	Face to Face, with occasional online classes	听
Master of Arts in MFT	Yes	MAFT	Face to Face, with occasional online or hybrid classes	听
Doctor of Philosophy in MFT	Yes	MPHD	Face to Face, with occasional online or hybrid classes	听
Doctor of Philosophy in MFT	Yes	DMFC	Distance Education, Synchronous Hybrid Model	Students are 鈥減resent鈥� in the above face-to-face classes, via distance technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Family Systems	No	DFAM	Online	Previously PhD in MFT (DMFT)
Graduate Certificate in MFT	No	MFTC	Face to Face, with occasional online classes	听

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About the Programs

The听Ph.D.听degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Louisiana at Monroe prepares graduates for careers as scholars/teachers, researchers, supervisors and senior clinicians. The 69 credit-hour program integrates systemically oriented philosophy and theory, clinical practice, and qualitative and quantitative research.

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PhD Graduate Achievement Data

PhD Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics

PhD Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The听M.A.听degree program is an intensive, 60 credit-hour program requiring two years of full-time study. Graduates of the program meet academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana as well as Clinical Membership of AAMFT and licensure in other states as marriage and family therapists. The program is dedicated to educating highly qualified masters level clinicians and scholars.

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MA Graduate Achievement Data

MA Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics

MA Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

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Community Feedback Loops

MFT Data & Feedback Loops Chart

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Post-Graduation Career Paths

Recent graduates from the 青青草视频program have found employment in settings such as:

private practice
program directors at hospitals
directors of services at homes for children
therapists performing a variety of services with a wide range of problems in mental health

Graduates are also active in family life education and enrichment in a variety of contexts. Approximately 15-20% of the graduates from the 青青草视频MA in MFT program have pursued doctorates in marriage and family therapy or related fields.

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