Post-Master's Study in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy

Professionals who have completed master’s degree programs in a mental health discipline other than family therapy (e.g., counseling psychology, social work) who are working toward licensure in marriage and family therapy may apply and be admitted for post-master's study in MCFT. Students must work with the licensure/regulatory board in the state they wish to practice to determine which courses are necessary to apply for licensure. The MCFT Program Coordinator works individually with each student to develop a plan of study that will meet these state requirements and to ensure the student masters the core competencies necessary for practicing family therapy. This typically includes family therapy core courses which have not been previously taken at the graduate level, supervised practicum and internship, and any additional coursework that is deemed necessary to ensure a complete and up to date understanding of the practice of MCFT. While the MCFT program at Lewis & Clark College is designed to meet Oregon state requirements, we welcome students from all states and work with students to tailor plans of study to meet the requirements for the state in which they intend to apply for licensure. Students are ultimately responsible to ensure that their plans of study meet state requirements for licensure and are encouraged to become familiar with state requirements early in their post graduate studies and to contact state regulatory boards when questions arise.