Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.

Visit the Marriage and Family Therapy page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) trains students to be professionally competent in the field of marriage and family therapy. Through the application of systemic theories, skills, and ethics, students are prepared to serve a diverse client population. Students who successfully complete the program, including academic course work and supervised clinical practica, will be eligible for employment and licensure as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Utah. This program is offered in collaboration with the Behavioral Science Department and the family science undergraduate degree.

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1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline. 
2. Submission of official transcripts from all universities attended. 
3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university, a nationally accredited program, or the international equivalent. 
4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.
5. Submission of program-specific supplemental materials including curriculum vita, statement of intent, essay, license statement.
6. Submission of three letters of recommendation from academic and professional sources.
   The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student. 

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements:

1. Complete 54 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with a B- or higher in every class.
2. Complete program clinical and supervision hour requirements.
3. Complete program capstone requirements demonstrating achievement of student learning outcomes.
4. 42 credits must be taken at UVU. No more than 12 transfer credits will be accepted. Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate student’s matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from the University.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate and apply foundational relational/systemic practice, theories and models.
2. Conduct systemic/relational assessment and treatment with individuals, couples and families.
3. Articulate the impact of human development (including ethnicity, gender and sexual identity) on biopsychosocial health across the lifespan.
4. Demonstrate understanding of professional identity and adherence to the law, ethics and social responsibility.
5. Investigate research methodology and data analysis and synthesize evidence based practice in MFT.
6. Review contemporary issues in MFT, including: current intersections of knowledge and practice, community intersections and collaboration, and clinical business development.
7. Demonstrate competence in applying MFT skills within the local community.