Doctorate of Marriage & Family Therapy / Mental Health Administration
National University

Program Details

NCU offers this online DMFT to give you the expertise to implement, evaluate and manage counseling programs.  You’ll become a leader within your healthcare organization or mental health agency, with this specialization in Mental Health Administration.  As you broaden your management and supervisory skills in this program, you’ll also learn the ins-and-outs of sustainable business practices, from marketing to finance. This doctoral program does involve an internship and practicum which may be completed locally.  Curriculum includes relative coursework such as:

  • The Business of Therapy
  • Strategic Planning and MFT
  • Financial Administration and Budgeting in MFT

% 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