Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy
SUU's immersive MMFT program trains therapists to understand how relationships, systems, and context shape presenting issues. With hands-on clinical experience, dedicated faculty, and a culturally responsive curriculum, students learn to strengthen individuals, couples, and families, empower change, and lead with compassion in a rapidly evolving mental health field.
Department: Family Life & Human Development
College: Education & Human Development
Admission Requirements
- A 3.0 GPA
- Three letters of recommendation
- A one page letter of intent describing how your personal and career goals match the aims of our program.
- Completion of the essay portion of the application
- Social science majors (Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, etc.) recommended, but not required.
- Experience in the field of mental health, either through work or volunteering highly recommended
Applications for our Fall 2026 cohort are closed. Students are admitted once per year with enrollment beginning in Fall Semester. Interested students are welcome to request information to be notified when the next round of applications open.
Career Opportunities with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Private Practice: MFTs can establish their own private practice or join a group, often receiving referrals from agencies or other professionals.
- Community Mental Health: Working in clinics and agencies, MFTs provide therapy and develop treatment plans for individuals, couples, and families.
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment: MFTs help clients understand addiction and develop support systems, specializing in areas like alcohol, drugs, food, or gambling.
- Schools and Universities: MFTs can work as school counselors or as university professors, educating the next generation of therapists.
Related Career Paths
- Health and Social Services Management: An MFT degree can lead to roles like medical and health services manager or social and community service manager.
- Human Services: MFT graduates may find positions as human service educators, student affairs administrators, or in the direction of human services agencies.
- Counseling and Support: Roles such as probation officer, correctional treatment specialist, or rehabilitation counselor are also accessible with an MFT background
Why Choose Our MFT Program?
- A Clear Path to Practice: Start in our supportive on-site clinic and then transition to a career-building internship at one of our community partner sites.
- Go Beyond Theory: We're one of the only programs in the state with a Private Practice course designed to teach you the business of therapy.
- Learn from the Pros: Our unique curriculum includes direct consultation with established clinicians, giving you a network and a head start on your career.
Courses for the Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- MFT 6100 Intro to Systemic Family Theory and Practice
- MFT 6010 Ethics and Professional Issues in MFT
- MFT 6200 Assessment and Diagnosis in MFT
- MFT 6500 Pre-Practicum
- MFT 6600 Advanced Systemic Family Theory and Practice
- MFT 6310 Trauma & Crisis Intervention
- MFT 6210 Couples Therapy
- MFT 6510 Practicum
- MFT 6320 Establishing a Practice
- MFT 6230 Child & Family Therapy
- MFT 6400 Treating Addiction
- MFT 6300 Research Methods in MFT
- MFT 6120 Clinical Applications of Sex Therapy
- MFT 6610 MFT Capstone
MMFT Tuition
The SUU Master of Marriage and Family Therapy is an on-campus degree program. Tuition is assessed at different rates for students who are residents of the state of Utah vs. the non-resident rate.