Marriage and Family Therapy Program Details
Bethel Seminary Seminary Academics M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy
In Bethel’s M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy program, you’ll gain expertise in clinical practice and theory—in combination with Christian theology—so that you’re ready to earn your license and provide holistic therapy in diverse settings.
Blended
Partially Online
Courses will be a mix of online and face to face sessions. You'll complete over half of your coursework at one of our convenient locations.
Location: St. Paul
Start Dates: Fall 2025
Total credits
60
Finish in as few as
3 years
Licensure Information
The required coursework in Bethel Seminary's M.F.T. program meets all academic requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of Minnesota and most other states. However, you’ll need additional supervised clinical practice and the passing of a licensing examination to obtain actual licensure.
Schedule
You’ll take most courses on the St. Paul campus during the afternoon and evening, with a few courses offered as weeklong intensives, typically in June. You’ll also participate in a 300-hour, 9-month practicum to apply your new skills. Want more information on schedules and classes? Contact our enrollment counselors!