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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (online)

Be ready to help families, couples, adults, and children with relationship issues, emotional disorders, behavioral problems, mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse.

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Summer 2025 — Final Deadline: 03/15/2025
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Relevant Curriculum

Through a curriculum that balances research and self-reflection, you'll learn the best practices of recovery-oriented care and be eligible for licensure in California.

Equity-Focused Mission

Engage in a community that prioritizes equity for students and the communities they serve.

Engaging Experiences

Join a tight-knit community of students, receive constructive feedback, and sharpen your skills through clinical practice in real-world settings.

Prestigious University

Earn a degree from a world-renowned institution and a program with a strong reputation among local agencies for desirable candidates.

Help Clients Overcome Barriers and Improve Their Well-Being

The USC Rossier School of Education offers a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT online) designed for aspiring therapists seeking to work in public mental health clinics, schools, or private practice. The program will help you to gain and apply knowledge in all relevant aspects of the field, from addiction to trauma.

Through the MFT online program, you will:

  • Earn a degree from a program with a strong reputation among local agencies for desirable candidates.
  • Become familiar with the best practices of recovery-oriented care through a curriculum that balances research and self-reflection.
  • Join a tightly-knit community of students and gain unmatched opportunities for discussion and lifelong colleagues.
  • Engage in a community that prioritizes equity for students and the communities they serve.

Program Details

DEGREE AWARDED

Master of Science (MS)

ESTIMATED LENGTH

Full Time: 24 months

UNITS

60

PROGRAM COST

$2,354 per unit (estimated)

Estimated cost of attendance

MODALITY

Online

NEXT DEADLINE

Priority Admission: November 1, 2024

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START DATE

Late June, 2025

CLASS TIMES

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday during varying evening hours (Pacific Time).

Transform Lives as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Ready to start a rewarding career? Gain practical skills, graduate with a respected degree and build connections with lifelong colleagues at USC Rossier.

Meaningful Courses for Meaningful Careers

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Gain real-world experience and tackle key challenges with our courses, which cover everything from group and couples counseling to substance use, adolescent psychotherapy and beyond.

Important Application Dates

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Apply now to join our supportive Trojan community and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to graduate ready to transform lives as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Begin Your Career as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Our MFT online program will equip you with the skills, strategies, confidence, and empathy to help clients facing challenges that include emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental illness.

After completion of the online program, you will be eligible for the state of California’s Marriage and Family Therapy license. Some graduates continue their education and attain a doctorate, but many immediately begin careers in private practice, residential treatment facilities, public mental health agencies, and more.

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Clinical Practicums

In addition to your courses, you will take part in videotaped clinical sessions in a classroom setting. After your first year, you will also select a placement site in your area where you will complete additional hours toward California’s licensing requirement and receive feedback as you continue your practice in a real-world setting.

Many Students Receive Scholarships

As an applicant to the MFT online program, you will be automatically considered for several USC Rossier scholarships ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 per year. There is no need to submit a separate application for these scholarships. The admission committee selects recipients based on academic achievement, demonstrated dedication to the USC Rossier mission and other characteristics.

USC Rossier has many other scholarships and funding opportunities available to students in the MFT online program, and you do not have to be admitted to apply to these scholarships. Please be aware, though, that some of the scholarship application deadlines may occur before the final program application deadline.

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Alumni Spotlight:
Nicole "Nikki" Nary

MFT Alumni
“As an MFT student at USC's Rossier School of Education, I gained invaluable education and training from exceptional professors and collaborative experiences with my cohort. The hands-on approach, especially in active listening, has profoundly shaped my practice, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection. The program encouraged personal growth, equipping me to be an authentic and adaptable therapist for my future clients.”

Alumni Spotlight:
Courtneyrose Chung

MFT Alumni
“My life was changed by this program, both personally and professionally, in more ways than I can describe. This is what I am meant to do. It felt like everything in my life came together. It's fueled me to be a helper, someone who helps others change and heal in ways that matter to them.”

Alumni Spotlight:
Adelina Brisbois

MFT Alumni
“The education I received at USC was the first stepping stone that shaped me into the professional I am today. The connections I made there and the foundation of the ethics of this field carry me through my daily life. Today, I can attest that the way I was taught has directly influenced how I teach new clinicians that cross paths with me.”
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