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College of Health Sciences
Marriage & Family Therapy

Welcome to ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ Marriage & Family Therapy

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We offer a Master of Arts degree accredited by COAMFTE and a COAMFTE accredited Doctor of Philosophy degree. Please note that an online theoretical (non-clinical) Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Systemic Studies (now a Ph.D. in Family Systems) is administratively separate from the COAMFTE programs - please check theÌýSystemic Studies linkÌýfor further information about the online doctoral program.

"Any of our distinguished faculty or staff would be delighted to assist you in learning more about our programs. Contact usÌýtodayÌýand find out more about our foundational and systemically oriented educational approaches to clinical practice, scholarship, and ethics.â€

-ÌýDr. Jana Sutton

ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ is one ofÌýonly a few universities in the U.S. that offers both a M.A. and Ph.D. in MFT, accredited by COAMFTE.Ìý

For more Information: Ìýsutton@ulm.edu

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About the Programs


TheÌýPh.D.Ìýdegree program in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Louisiana at Monroe prepares graduates for careers as scholars/teachers, researchers, supervisors and senior clinicians. The 69 credit-hour program integrates systemically oriented philosophy and theory, clinical practice, and qualitative and quantitative research.

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PhD Graduate Achievement Data

PhD Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics



TheÌýM.A.Ìýdegree program is an intensive, 60 credit-hour program requiring two years of full-time study. Graduates of the program meet academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana as well as Clinical Membership of AAMFT and licensure in other states as marriage and family therapists. The program is dedicated to educating highly qualified masters level clinicians and scholars.

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MA Graduate Achievement Data

MA Faculty, Supervisor, and Student Demographics

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Community Feedback Loops


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MFT Data & Feedback Loops Chart

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Post-Graduation Career Paths


Recent graduates from the ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ program have found employment in settings such as:

  • private practice
  • program directors at hospitals
  • directors of services at homes for children
  • therapists performing a variety of services with a wide range of problems in mental health

Graduates are also active in family life education and enrichment in a variety of contexts. Approximately 15-20% of the graduates from the ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ MA in MFT program have pursued doctorates in marriage and family therapy or related fields.

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