DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
RIGOROUS EDUCATION & CLINICAL TRAINING MEET FIRST-RATE FACULTY SUPPORT
If you’re serious about pursuing a career as a marriage and family therapist, the COAMFTE and IACSTE-accredited PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy program at UMS will provide you with a quality education and training experience that will challenge you to develop your critical thinking and research skills to a higher degree, while applying what you learn to professional practice in the field of marriage and family therapy.
Not only is Michigan Science University regionally, COAMFTE and IACSTE accredited, but we’ve designed our online degree program to help you acquire the knowledge, skills, practical application and values that will shape you into a competent, ethical and culturally sensitive marriage and family therapist.
Becoming a marriage and family therapist is more than just a job—it’s about helping individuals, couples and families navigate the natural stressors of life and come out better and stronger than before. If you’re serious about pursuing a career as a marriage and family therapist, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Michigan Science University will provide you with a quality education and training that will challenge you to develop your critical thinking and research skills to a higher degree, while applying what you learn to professional practice.
COMPLETE YOUR DOCTORAL PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
At Michigan Science University, the Director of Clinical Field Placements and other faculty and staff will work with you to arrange a local site at which you will complete your required face-to-face clinical training (Practicum) and your 9-month internship. Faculty will provide suggestions and assistance in finding a local placement site and qualified supervisor in your area. It is ultimately your responsibility to secure an acceptable placement. Once you are approved to begin your clinical work or internship, in addition to your local supervised experience, you will work with a Michigan faculty member who is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or supervisor candidate using our distance-based synchronous practicum/internship process. You will meet regularly with your faculty member along with two to five other MFT students viewing recorded sessions with clients and discussing clinical skills and knowledge. Security features are utilized to maintain confidentiality and security of client records and to meet HIPAA regulations.
Marriage and Family Therapy Resources
Program Handbook
The Program Handbook is designed to serve as a guide that provides you with applicable information that can help you succeed in your goal of becoming a marriage and family therapist. You will find policies and forms related to program admission, confidentiality, student progress and retention, graduation, program learning outcomes, the organizational structure of the program, specific program requirements, discussion on pursuing licensure, and other relevant program documents.
Career Potential*
- College / University Administrator
- College Professor / Instructor
- Family / Behavioral Therapist
- Family / School / General Social Worker
- Medical Office / Practice Manager
- Mental Health / Behavioral Counselor
- Researcher / Research Associate
- And many more, in public and private facilities of all different sizes!
Program at a Glance
8 professionally relevant specializations
Total Credit Hours: At Least 63 Credit Hours
Courses: 21 Courses
Recommended Completion Time: 52 Months
