Louisville Marriage and Family Therapy Degree

Campbellsville University offers the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program at our Louisville campus. 

Here are some of the key courses you may take in the program:

• Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy: Explore foundational and contemporary models of family systems and therapeutic interventions.
• Human Growth and Development: Examine psychological, emotional, and relational development across the lifespan.
• Ethics and Professional Issues in MMFT: Study ethical standards, legal responsibilities, and professional identity in clinical practice.
• Multicultural Counseling: Learn culturally competent approaches to therapy with various individuals, couples, and families.
• Couples and Sex Therapy: Develop skills to address relational dynamics, intimacy, and sexual health in therapeutic settings.
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Gain training in DSM-5 diagnostics and creating effective, individualized treatment plans.
• Practicum and Internship: Engage in supervised clinical experiences to apply skills in real-world settings and prepare for licensure.

 Courses meet one evening per week in eight-week terms, designed for working professionals.

• Two-year track: 2 classes per term
• Three-year track: 1 class per term

With small class sizes and personalized support, the program prepares students for LMFT licensure in Kentucky and nurtures the development of compassionate, Christian servant leaders. View the course schedule here.

See the full course requirements here.

To be admitted into the Louisville Marriage and Family Therapy program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completed application for graduate admission
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative or last 60 hours)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement outlining your goals and interest in the MMFT program
• Interview with Program Faculty

Once all materials are received, applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled. Admission decisions include full acceptance, conditional acceptance, or denial. Applications are accepted year-round, and enrollment is available each academic term. Materials must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired term.

Graduates of Campbellsville University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program are prepared to pursue licensure and impactful careers in clinical, educational, and community-based settings. Career opportunities include:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Clinical Supervisor (with post-graduate experience)
• Behavioral Health Specialist
• School-Based Therapist
• Private Practice Clinician
• Nonprofit or Community Mental Health Practitioner

Ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, and families? Campbellsville University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program provides the education and hands-on experience you need to become a licensed therapist.

For more information or to begin your application, contact our admissions team at admissions@campbellsville.edu or call (270) 789-5220.

All MMFT graduates must complete a comprehensive examination consisting of MFT content to receive their diploma. Students are eligible to take the comprehensive examination once coursework is satisfactorily completed. Students must pass the comprehensive examination before they participate in graduation activities. A passing score is 70% or higher. If a student does not succeed in their first attempt to pass the examination, an analysis of concern areas is conducted, and the student is provided an additional opportunity to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

COAMFTE Graduate Achievement Criteria Data for Campbellsville University
Accredited: November 2016

Advertised Program Length: 2-year track (two courses every eight-week term) or 3-year track (1 course every eight-week term). Both tracks are considered full-time for financial aid, as long as no breaks are taken.

FT=Full‐time PT=Part‐time

IP=In Process: Students from the cohort listed have yet to graduate from the cohort year listed.

Programs are only required to provide data on the past 10 years/cohort or since the program was initially accredited, whichever is shorter.

* Graduation Rate is the program’s Advertised Length of Completion, which is how long the program is designed to complete as written.

** Job Placement Rate is the percentage of graduates from the cohort year that are employed utilizing skills learned in the COAMFTE-accredited program.

*** Licensure rate is the percentage of graduates from the cohort year that have achieved ANY level of MFT licensure.

For Master’s programs only, COAMFTE has established a benchmark of 70% licensure rate for each cohort.