PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Review the program structure, courses and admissions information, then apply if it matches your goals.
Official program information
Program at a glance
- Level
- Master's
- Credits
- 60
- Duration
- 24 months recommended; clinical practice spans at least 12 months
- Delivery
- Online
- Languages
- English
- Admissions
- Not currently available
Why this program
Develop systemic couple and family therapy competence through academic study, supervised clinical practice and integrative assessment.
Candidates seeking professional MFT preparation where jurisdictional requirements can be met.
Study objectives & learning outcomes5
- Systemic and relational theories
- Assessment and ethics
- Couple and family interventions
- Diversity and trauma
- Supervised clinical practice
What you’ll build4
- Clinical case formulation
- Observed competency evidence
- Supervision records
- Integrative MFT capstone
Career directions1
- Marriage and Family Therapy pathway, subject to jurisdictional licensure requirements
Career directions are illustrative and do not guarantee employment, professional title, licensure or eligibility in a particular jurisdiction.
How you will study
EAU uses a digital-first learning model designed around applied learning, evidence of competence and meaningful academic support.
- 100% online delivery, with asynchronous learning as the normal mode.
- Live or observed activity is used where the learning outcome itself requires interaction, demonstration or verification.
- Learning combines focused study, guided practice, authentic tasks, feedback and evidence of competence.
- Academic participation is based on meaningful learning activity and outcomes rather than login time alone.
Courses in this program19
The courses below reflect the current program curriculum. Course details may be updated through the university's academic review process.
MFT-602 — Systemic Theories I
MFT-603 — Systemic Theories II
MFT-604 — Human Development in Family Systems
MFT-605 — Ethics, Law & Professional Practice
MFT-606 — Assessment & Psychopathology for MFT
MFT-607 — Research & Evidence-Based Practice
MFT-608 — Diversity, Culture & Social Context
MFT-611 — Couple Therapy
MFT-612 — Family Therapy with Children & Adolescents
MFT-613 — Trauma, Crisis & Family Resilience
MFT-614 — Sexuality, Intimacy & Relationship Health
MFT-621 — Teletherapy & Digital Clinical Practice
MFT-631 — Clinical Practicum I
MFT-632 — Clinical Practicum II
MFT-633 — Clinical Internship I
MFT-634 — Clinical Internship II
MFT-641 — Clinical Supervision & Case Conference
MFT-699 — Integrative MFT Capstone
How your learning is assessed
- Assessment is based on evidence aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Depending on the discipline, evidence may include projects, cases, laboratories, analysis, presentations, professional artifacts or verified individual work.
- Feedback supports improvement before later or higher-stakes evidence points.
- Capstone, clinical, oral, security-sensitive or Ijazah requirements may include additional competency gates where applicable.
Academic support
- Clear course roadmaps, requirements and assessment expectations.
- Human academic support alongside the digital learning environment.
- Early support where access, participation or academic progress indicates a meaningful barrier.
- Accessibility and reasonable learning arrangements where applicable without reducing essential learning outcomes.
Programme content is reviewed through the university's academic process. Your issued study plan confirms the sequence that applies to your intake.
Important program disclosure
Required public disclosure — Academic delivery is online, but clinical practice requires approved supervised experience. Licensure requirements vary by jurisdiction; the program must verify and disclose jurisdictional status before enrollment/placement.
Review the programme facts, tuition and admissions availability shown on this page before applying.
