Hi, I live in Vancouver, Canada and want to become a licensed marriage and family therapist with AAMFT. Can I get some recommendations on which online Masters degree would be suitable for this? Do potential employers value an online Masters degree as much as a traditional one, especially in the psychology and counseling field? Thanks!
Hi there, Thanks for your question! In order to become a licensed marriage and family therapist with the AAMFT, you will need to obtain at least a regionally accredited master’s from one of the AAMFT approved schools that will also accept international students (as you are located in Canada). Review AAMFT’s membership evaluation requirements here (PDF). AAMFT has approved two online schools that offer marriage and family therapy master’s degree programs; Capella University and Northcentral University. Both accept international students. SEE: Capella University Online Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling, Therapy SEE: Northcentral University Online Master of Arts in… Read more »