Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (online)
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Relevant Curriculum
Equity-Focused Mission
Engaging Experiences
Prestigious University
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)
MODALITY
Online
NEXT DEADLINE
Priority Admission: November 1, 2024
START DATE
Late June, 2025
CLASS TIMES
Classes are offered Monday through Thursday during varying evening hours (Pacific Time).
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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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