Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)

Marriage and Family Therapy Curriculum (54 Credits)

• MFT 6010 - Ethics and Professional Issues in MFT 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6100 - Introduction to Systemic Family Theory and Practice 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6110 - Therapy with Diverse Clientele 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6120 - Clinical Applications of Sex Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6200 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6210 - Couples Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6230 - Child and Family Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6300 - Research Methods in MFT 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6310 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention in Marriage & Family Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6320 - Establishing a Private Practice in Marriage & Family Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6400 - Treating Addiction a Systemic Model in MFT 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6500 - Marriage and Family Therapy Pre-Practicum 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6510 - Clinical Practice I 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6520 - Clinical Practice II 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6530 - Clinical Practice III 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6540 - Clinical Practice IV 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6550 - Clinical Practice V 1 Credit(s)
• MFT 6600 - Advanced Systemic Family Theory and Practice 3 Credit(s)
• MFT 6610 - Marriage and Family Therapy Capstone 2 Credit(s)

Total Credits, MMFT Degree: 54

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other US state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program at Southern Utah University is designed to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally responsive clinicians who embody systemic thinking, professional integrity, and a commitment to community service. To achieve this mission, the program pursues the following goals:

1. Develop Systemic Thinkers and Practitioners

Prepare students to think systemically about human problems, relationships, and change processes by grounding their clinical work in diverse MFT theoretical models and integrative frameworks.

2. Cultivate Clinical Competence and Reflective Practice

Equip students with the clinical skills and professional dispositions necessary to provide effective therapy for individuals, couples, and families, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning informed by cultural, relational, and developmental contexts.

3. Promote Ethical and Professional Integrity

Foster a strong commitment to ethical practice, professional conduct, and accountability consistent with the AAMFT Code of Ethics and the standards of the MFT profession.

4. Advance Research-Informed and Scholarly Practice

Encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement with contemporary MFT research to ensure students integrate scholarly evidence into clinical decision-making and contribute to the advancement of the field.

5. Strengthen Cultural Humility and Social Responsiveness

Promote awareness, sensitivity, and responsiveness to cultural, contextual, and systemic diversity, preparing students to provide equitable and inclusive care to individuals, couples, and families across varied communities.

6. Inspire Leadership, Service, and Community Engagement

Prepare graduates to serve as advocates, leaders, and collaborators who contribute to the mental health and well-being of their communities through ethical practice, civic engagement, and professional excellence.