Master’s Emphasis in Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy

Build Stronger Families. Make Lasting Change.

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Locations Offered
100% Online
Cost Per Credit Hour
$715
Credit Hours
60

Flexible, Student-Centered MCFT

Empower individuals and families to nurture thriving relationships with Lubbock Christian University. Housed within the established Mental Health Counseling master’s program, our new Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy (MCFT) emphasis prepares you to foster lifelong change, building a better life for generations to come.

Designed for working adults, LCU's flexible, 100% online emphasis seamlessly integrates into your schedule and your budget, empowering you to graduate with less debt. Our MCFT:

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Launch Your Career in a Fast-Growing Field

Meet the growing need for highly trained mental health professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15% growth in available roles by 2032, much faster than the national average.

Open doors to unmatched career opportunities. Prepare for Texas LMFT or LPC licensure* as you tap into LCU's strong alumni network to take your next step with confidence.

*Our staff will assist in identifying out-of-state licensing requirements and provides guidance as needed. Connect with us to learn more!

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Holistic MCFT Education

LCU’s Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy emphasis prepares you for both LMFT and LPC licensure, ensuring you are fully equipped for a successful and impactful career in mental health counseling.

Classes you’ll take

Mental Health Counseling Core (45 credit hours)
  • Addictions
  • Assessment of Individuals and Families
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling Children, Adolescents and their Families
  • Counseling Theory and Practice
  • Crisis/Trauma Counseling
  • Foundations of Clinical Practice
  • Group Counseling
  • Lifespan Development and Human Sexuality
  • Professional Issues, Ethics, and Law
  • Psychopathology of Individuals and Families
  • Research and Program Development
  • Social and Cultural Foundations
  • Systemic and Family Theories
  • Techniques of Individual and Family Counseling

Emphasis Courses (15 credit hours)
  • Advanced Approaches in Couple and Family Therapy
  • Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Comprehensive Exam
  • Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Internship I
  • Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Internship II
  • Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy Practicum
  • Working with Family and Systemic Issues

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Collaborative, Future-Focused Master’s

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Personal Attention from Expert Faculty

Connect with peers and professors in our small classes. Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures you receive the support you need to succeed in your counseling career.

Align your experience with your aspirations. At LCU, you can conduct cutting-edge research alongside expert faculty to further the field and gain practical experience through diverse clinical experiences.

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Comprehensive Student Support

Access on-campus amenities as an online student. LCU’s new Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy emphasis joins the established Mental Health program, with a proven history of graduating successful counselors. Here, you will have professional resources and workshops at your disposal to develop your skills and enhance your connections.