Degree Overview Flashcards
What does an MA MFT entail?
Provides the training for a career as a licensed marriage and family therapist
A master’s program that focuses on preparing students to handle the continuously changing societal suppositions towards marriage and the modern family unit. Graduates will be prepared to work with a diverse array of couples and families.
How many years does it take to complete the program?
2 years full time
3 year part time
Where can MA MFT students work?
Non- profit agencies
For-profit inpatient & outpatient treatment centers
Military, VA, or military contractors
Hospitals
Schools
Social services for local, state, and federal governments
Substance abuse centers
Private practices
Go into fields such related to law, corrections, the military, churches and religion-based fields, and employee relations and benefits for companies both big and small.
What is the accreditation?
COAMFTE- Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy
How many practicum hours?
Minimum 500 hours/ 200 relational (couples)
Minimum 100 hours of supervision
50 hours of professional development
Where is this program offered?
San Diego Irvine LA Sacramento Online
Why are our students more desirable candidates for positions?
They get more practicum hours and they part of a COAMFTE accredited program.
What is COAMFTE?
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Alliant is one of how many COAMFTE accredited Master’s programs in California and out of 70 MFT Master’s programs?
1 of 7
