By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy.

Marriage and Family Therapy M.A. Online

Prepare for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
Students seated in a classroom listening to a lecture

About this Program

  • Our Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) online Master of Arts (M.A.) degree prepares you to meet the growing need for trained professionals to provide life-changing mental health services.
  • Your study of LGBTQ concerns, trauma issues, childhood and parenting challenges, marital and couple difficulties, family violence concerns, and relationship and communication struggles will provide specialized skills that will set you apart in the job search process.
  • Within a social justice framework, we prepare students to engage in cultural humility, awareness of self in relation to others, and an understanding of psychosocial and cultural contexts of issues presented in clinical practice and research.
  • We believe that valuing each other’s similarities and differences helps deepen our understanding of relationships in systems.
  • In existence for more than 50 years, the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy is the longest-standing department of its kind in the U.S. and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Program Information

Degree Type

Master's

Outcome

Online M.A.

Modality

Fully Online

College or School

Career Path

Exterior of Falk College.

David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

Falk College academic degree programs focus on holistic health and wellbeing, human performance, and sport business enterprise. The college’s signature emphasis on experiential learning supports student success through intentional internship requirements, faculty-mentored research projects, immersion travel, and global study abroad. At every stage of their education, Falk College students engage in meaningful work to advance their disciplines and careers.
Explore the College

Curriculum

The 60-credit online curriculum includes 51 required credits and 9 elective credits, and requires a 500-hour clinical practicum with individuals, couples, and families in your community.

Syracuse University’s MFT program is accredited by COAMFTE. Course content is based on AAMFT Core Competencies, the AAMFT Code of Ethics, and Student Learning Outcomes, which are all established as part of the COAMFTE accreditation process.

Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect your ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program. Please view our Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement regarding program’s ability to meet specific state licensure or certification requirements.

Falk College’s Marriage and Family Therapy Department demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion and adheres to Syracuse University's Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy. The MFT department prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, health, socioeconomic status, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers recruitment; admissions; codes of conduct; hiring, retention or dismissal of faculty, students, and supervisors; and access to, and treatment in, university programs, services, and activities. Syracuse University’s non-discrimination policy and the MFT department’s statement on non-discrimination can be found in the student handbook.

Program Details

Experiential Learning

Supervised Clinical Training

The online M.A. includes a 500-hour clinical practicum in which you'll work at community placement sites under the supervision of clinical supervisors who meet COAMFTE accreditation requirements. Our dedicated Internship Coordinators will work with you to identify potential sites in your community and ensure the experience and supervision will meet program standards.

Careers

Careers in Marriage and Family Therapy

MFT graduates are licensed or certified in all 50 states and recognized by the federal government as members of a distinct mental health discipline.

With the M.A. degree, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings:

  • Inpatient and outpatient centers and hospitals
  • Government, military and veterans’ facilities
  • Substance abuse and addiction treatment centers
  • Mental health and counseling programs
  • Schools and social service agencies
  • Community-based non-profits
  • Research centers
  • Private practice

A doctoral degree is required for university-level teaching and research positions.

Get Information
Request information to connect with an admissions counselor and learn more about the online program.
Start Your Application
Continue your academic journey with us.
Explore Affordability
Learn about grants and scholarships.