Program Details
In today’s society, divorce rates are high, domestic violence is all-too-common and infidelity persists. With this online PhDMFT in Couple Therapy, you’ll gain focused skills to help people, of all walks of life, overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. National University’s program hones your research abilities and critical thinking to a new level, on your path to becoming a highly-skilled therapist. You’ll complete a local internship and practicum as part of your doctorate studies. The curriculum, taught 1:1 by faculty mentors, is COAMFTE accredited, and usually entails:
- Emotion and Differentiation Focused Couple Therapy
- Systemic Sex Therapy
- The Couple Life Cycle in MFT Practice and Supervision
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram 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
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- This program requires face-to-face client contact, supervision, and a doctoral internship prior to completing the program.
- Have completed in a clinical program
Restricted States
Arkansas, New Hampshire, Kentucky