Course Overview

The Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program provides the knowledge and skills you need to help individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds overcome life challenges and improve their mental wellbeing. Through rigorous coursework and a minimum of 300 hours of clinical training, you will be well prepared for the MFT licensing exams.

Whether you are straight out of undergraduate studies, looking for a meaningful career change or would like to expand your existing skill set in helping others, a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy can position you to serve and heal in impactful ways.

General Eligibility

Ready to apply to Lipscomb University’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree program?  Please submit:

• Lipscomb University's online application

• Write an essay describing your dream job in the field of marriage and family therapy. There is no one "right" way to answer this question. Great responses are thoughtful and may cover topics including preferred work settings, clientele, areas of special clinical interest, etc. It is required that you do not exceed 600 words. This is the equivalent of about two pages (1" margins) of content that is double spaced using a 12-point font style similar to Arial, GT Times or Times New Roman. 

• Three letters of recommendation

• Official transcripts from all schools in which a degree was conferred

• GRE scores (waived if you already hold a master's degree, optional if you have a 3.0 or above undergraduate GPA)

• Optional--You may submit a 45-60 second video that answers the following question: What has led you to apply for the master's of marriage and family therapy program at Lipscomb University?  

• Interview

Credit Hours:

60

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.