Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy / Couple Therapy
National University

Program Details

NU’s online MAMFT with a concentration in Couple Therapy is intended to give students the counseling skills needed to help partners smooth the wrinkles out of their relationships. In this graduate program, you’ll benefit from the unique 1:1 learning environment at National. You will not only sharpen your research skills and deepen your knowledge, but faculty will mentor you and help you reach your educational goals. Therapy techniques taught in this degree are applicable to numerous clinical settings and revolve around a family-based, systems-oriented approach. Curriculum generally includes the following:

  • Systemic Treatment of Infidelity and Sex Addiction
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Couple Therapy: Clinical Applications

If you are planning to use this program as a pathway to licensure, remember to check with your individual state for their requirements, prior to enrolling.

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE-AAMFT)

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

Bachelor 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 clinical hours and supervision.

Restricted States

Kansas, Kentucky