Doctorate of Marriage & Family Therapy / Couple Therapy
National University

Program Details

Today, divorce is commonplace, domestic violence remains hidden and infidelity persists.  With this online DMFT in Couple Therapy, you can gain a level of expertise to help others overcome these challenges, among others, that they face in their relationships.  Northcentral’s doctoral degree hones your critical thinking and clinical leadership abilities.  You’ll develop new skills for evaluating and developing therapy programs, supervising other clinicians, writing grant proposals and more.  An internship, practicum and dissertation are all an integral part of this curriculum which offers relevant classes, such as:

  • Emotion and Differentiation Focused Couple Therapy
  • Systemic Sex Therapy
  • The Couple Life Cycle in MFT Practice and Supervision

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

National University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • This program requires face-to-face client contact, supervision, and a doctoral internship prior to completing the program.
  • Must have been completed in a clinical program

Restricted States

Arkansas, New Hampshire, Kentucky