Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Transform Relationships, Transform Lives
Embark on a journey to become a marriage and family therapist. Our COAMFTE-accredited MMFT program offers flexible learning options and clinical training to equip you for licensure and impactful careers.
At Campbellsville University, we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of compassionate and skilled marriage and family therapists. Our Department of Marriage and Family Therapy offers two Marriage and Family Therapy programs to fit your personal and professional goals at our Los Angeles Education Center and our Louisville campus. No matter which path you choose, our Marriage and Family Therapy programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to make a real difference in the lives of individuals, couples, and families.
Louisville: The Campbellsville University Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the Louisville campus equips compassionate clinicians through a Christ-centered framework that integrates academic excellence, ethical practice, and systemic theory. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the program prepares students to become competent marriage and family therapists who are committed to serving individuals, couples, and families across a variety of cultural and community contexts with professionalism and integrity. We envision graduates who are recognized for their clinical excellence, Christ-centered leadership, and ability to bring healing and restoration to relationships within the communities they serve.
Los Angeles Education Center (LAEC): The Phillips Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Campbellsville University’s Los Angeles Education Center is dedicated to cultivating culturally responsive and spiritually grounded clinicians prepared to serve the diverse needs of California communities. Accredited by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), the program fosters critical thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive therapeutic skills while preparing students for licensure and impactful careers in a multicultural society. We envision graduates who lead with compassion, cultural responsiveness, and professional excellence, making meaningful contributions to individuals, couples, families, and communities through effective clinical practice.
Two Programs, Two Accreditation Paths
Campbellsville University’s Louisville MFT program is COAMFTE-accredited and prepares students for licensure in Kentucky and other states.
Our Phillips Marriage and Family Therapy program at our Los Angeles Education Center (LAEC) is separately approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), with a curriculum designed specifically to meet California licensure requirements.
Rooted in Tradition, Reaching Across Communities
With a growing student body of over 12,500 and locations in Kentucky and California, and expanding globally, Campbellsville University delivers accessible, high-quality education grounded in Christian values.
Offering more than 100 academic programs, we empower students from all walks of life to lead with purpose and serve with compassion. Our diverse campuses and online options create pathways for personal and professional growth, while our strong alumni network demonstrates the lasting impact of Campbellsville education, locally, nationally, and around the world.
We’d Love to Hear From You
Whether you’re exploring our Louisville program or our California-based Phillips Marriage and Family Therapy program, we invite prospective students, faculty, and mental health professionals to learn more about how Campbellsville University is shaping the next generation of marriage and family therapists.
Email onlinesupport@campbellsville.edu for the Louisville MFT Program and email philipps@campbellsville.edu for the Phillips MFT Program
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Graduate Programs
Campbellsville University's Phillips Marriage and Family Therapy, M.F.T. program, based in Los Angeles, CA, provides students with a comprehensive education in marriage and family therapy, focusing on clinical skills, ethical practices, and cultural competency, with a curriculum designed to meet California's licensing requirements.
Degree Offered At: Los Angeles Education Center (LAEC)
Campbellsville University's Louisville Marriage and Family Therapy, M.F.T. program offers students a rigorous education in clinical practice, therapeutic techniques, and family systems, preparing them for licensure and careers in the mental health field.
Degree Offered At: Louisville