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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

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Official program information

PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
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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.

A good fit if

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-601

MFT-601 — Foundations of Marriage & Family Therapy

MFT-602

MFT-602 — Systemic Theories I

MFT-603

MFT-603 — Systemic Theories II

MFT-604

MFT-604 — Human Development in Family Systems

MFT-605

MFT-605 — Ethics, Law & Professional Practice

MFT-606

MFT-606 — Assessment & Psychopathology for MFT

MFT-607

MFT-607 — Research & Evidence-Based Practice

MFT-608

MFT-608 — Diversity, Culture & Social Context

MFT-611

MFT-611 — Couple Therapy

MFT-612

MFT-612 — Family Therapy with Children & Adolescents

MFT-613

MFT-613 — Trauma, Crisis & Family Resilience

MFT-614

MFT-614 — Sexuality, Intimacy & Relationship Health

MFT-621

MFT-621 — Teletherapy & Digital Clinical Practice

MFT-631

MFT-631 — Clinical Practicum I

MFT-632

MFT-632 — Clinical Practicum II

MFT-633

MFT-633 — Clinical Internship I

MFT-634

MFT-634 — Clinical Internship II

MFT-641

MFT-641 — Clinical Supervision & Case Conference

MFT-699

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.