Program Overview

With the increasing recognition that relational and systemic interventions are effective in addressing a wide variety of individual, couple and family problems the need for licensed marriage and family therapists continues to expand. If you'd like to help families and individuals overcome some hurdles in their lives, consider pursuing a career in Marriage & Family Therapy.

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Marriage and Family Therapists treat a wide range of serious clinical problems including: depression, marital problems, anxiety, individual psychological problems and child- parent problems. MFTs take a holistic perspective to health care; they are concerned with the overall long-term well-being of individuals and their families. ¹

The Graduate Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed for professionals working in the human services. Courses are designed to enhance the professional's understanding and use of systemic and generational interventions with individuals, couples, and families. This program is offered to professionals with master's degrees in mental health related programs who desire further academic specialization from a systemic perspective. The curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure with the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

1. From FAQs on MFTs, www.aamft.org, June 2006