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Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Tacoma, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's degree training marriage and family therapists.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Marriage and Family Therapy can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Community clinics
Curriculum
- 60 credits over three years
- Full or part time. Covers family systems theory
- Clinical assessment and treatment of emotional problems
- With optional sex therapy pathway
- Tele-therapy preparation and supervised direct client work. Application includes a five-page essay.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor's degree (at least 120 semester credits
- Three-year degrees at programme discretion)
- Official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
- English test (TOEFL iBT
- IELTS or Duolingo)
- Programme-specific requirements apply.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (minimum 120 semester credits, 3-Year degrees at programme discretion), Any major for MBA, Official course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE) of international transcripts, GRE/GMAT optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Marriage and Family Therapy. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $46,110 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
February 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $46,110 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,161 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, Duolingo 120.