The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Online Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Online USA
- Evanston, USA
MSc
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About : The Online Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy provides a flexible, rigorous education for those wanting to help families and couples navigate challenges. This fully online program enables students to develop critical therapeutic skills and knowledge applicable to a variety of settings. It is designed to meet the requirements for licensure and prepare graduates for clinical practice in the field.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles such as licensed marriage and family therapists, counselors in community agencies, or positions within healthcare systems. This degree offers opportunities to work in private practice, schools, and nonprofit organizations, addressing relationship issues and mental health challenges.
The COAMFTE-accredited MFT@Northwestern is offered by The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Full-time students can complete the program in as few as 24 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. While a degree in psychology or human services is not necessary, students with other degrees may be required to complete additional foundational courses.
- COAMFTE-accredited program
- Convenient 24-month option
- No GRE required to apply
- Full- and part-time tracks available
- Six consecutive quarters of intensive clinical training
- Undergraduate degree required
- Additional foundational courses required for applicants with a non-behavioral science bachelor’s degree
