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Director, David Van Dyke
The Master of Arts degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy offers training in the professional practice of couple and family therapy from a distinctly Christian perspective. Our students are prepared for employment and licensure as master’s-level marriage and family therapists. Regulations and requirements on the practice of master's-level therapists vary from state to state, and applicants should become familiar with the requirements in the state in which they wish to practice. Students who wish to practice in the state of Illinois at the master's level must obtain a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. The Master of Arts degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).
Deadlines and requirements will vary depending on degree and program. See Graduate Admissions in the catalog for additional information or go to Wheaton College Graduate School Admissions:
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Requirements for admission to the Master's Program in Marriage and Family Therapy include completion of a bachelor's degree, completion of the GRE General Test, and participation in an interview process. No pre-requisites are required.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy are 48 semester hours of course work which include six-hours of clinical practicum. Required courses include:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MAFT 618 | Family Therapy Research & Implications for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| MAFT 624 | MFT Ethics & Professional Practice | 3 |
| MAFT 631 | Individual & Family Life Cycle Development | 3 |
| MAFT 633 | Couple Therapy: Systemic Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| MAFT 634 | Marriage & Family Therapy I: Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| MAFT 635 | Marriage & Family Therapy II: Systemic Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| MAFT 637 | Families in Context: Culture, class, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity & religion | 3 |
| MAFT 642 | Psychopathology & the Family | 3 |
| MAFT 645 | Systemic Interventions with Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| MAFT 655 | Systemic Interventions with Special Populations | 3 |
| MAFT 656 | Integration seminar: MFT and Christian faith/practice | 3 |
| MAFT 661 | Personal and Professional Development Group (PPDG) I | 0 |
| MAFT 662 | Personal and Professional Development Group (PPDG) II | 0 |
| MAFT 663 | Personal and Professional Development Group (PPDG) III | 0 |
| MAFT 664 | Personal and Professional Development Group (PPDG) IV | 0 |
| MAFT 696 | Clinical Pre-Practicum I | 1 |
| MAFT 697 | Clinical Pre-Practicum II | 1 |
| MAFT 698 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| MAFT 699 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| PSYC 512 | Theories and Principles of Counseling | 3 |
| BITH 561 | Theological Anthropology | 2 |
| Select a 4-credit biblical and theological studies course from the approved Category I listing in the Graduate School section of this catalog | 4 | |
| Optional Electives | ||
| Students may select from the following in consultation with an advisor and the PSYC or CMHC Program Director: | ||
CMHC courses | ||
400-level PSYC courses (maximum of 8 credits) | ||
600-level psychology courses | ||
Specified 800-level psychology courses | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |