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Marriage and Family Therapy Program Details

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

Academic plans and course catalog

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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