Special Notification
The online MFT MS program is accepting students who reside in California and approved SARA states. No international students are accepted into the online MFT MS program at this time. Students from each of the United States, its territories, and international students are invited to apply to the campus-based MFT MS program.Courses use a combined synchronous and asynchronous format. Practicum placements are completed in person and local to the student as available and with approval of the program.
Program Description
There are two MS in Marital and Family Therapy programs offered at Loma Linda University—one campus-based and one online. Students learn and progress through the MS MFT program as an academic cohort. This allows for a rich learning experience where students are supported, share academic resources and knowledge to create an environment of success in the program.
The MS in Marital and Family Therapy program aligns with Loma Linda University's vision of transforming lives through whole person care. Our mission is to bring health, healing, wholeness, and hope to individuals, families, and communities through education, research, clinical training, and community service. The MS program accomplishes this by addressing relational needs and concerns of individuals and families over the life course in the contexts of communities and global society.
Both programs are fully COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited, the national accreditation organization for marriage and family therapy programs throughout the United States. This accreditation ensures that students receive comprehensive academic and clinical training, and that they will be well-prepared to work with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents in diverse settings.
Program Length
2.5 YearsPossible Careers
Graduates are in demand as administrators, educators, psychotherapists, consultants, medical family therapists, alcohol and drug specialists, case managers, family and clinical mediators, clinic directors in working environments (in both for- and non-profit agencies), hospitals, colleges and universities, family court, group homes, private practice, and professional organizations.Qualified graduates of the School of Behavioral Health are given priority interviewing for behavioral health positions with Loma Linda University Health.
Application Deadlines
| Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn of 2023 | Aug 26, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
Admissions Requirements
Students are admitted in Autumn and Winter quarters in the campus-based program and in Autumn quarter in the online program. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. GREs are not required. Additional admission requirements include:
- Minimum grade-point average 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in bachelor's course work for at least the final 45 units prior to graduation
- Applicants must provide evidence of academic competence, professional comportment, and mature judgment.
- Individuals whose undergraduate degree is still in progress may be accepted pending satisfactory completion prior to beginning the master’s degree program.
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree offered in a language other than English must provide TOEFL scores in accordance with university policy.
- Health clearance
- A background check (required before matriculation to the program) Official transcripts on file
- Three letters of recommendation, as specified
- A personal statement (included in online application)
- Interview with department faculty as scheduled
Discipline Accrediting Agency
The Marital and Family Therapy MS programs are nationally accredited by COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education).State Accrediting Agency
Loma Linda University is regionally accredited by the WSCUC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges [WASC] Senior College and University Commission).
Expected Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2023-2024
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,370 | $39,555 | $7,758 |
| Fees | — | — | $900 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
| Instruments | — | — | — |
| Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) | — | — | — |
| Total | $29,370 | $42,555 | $8,658 |
Notes
No quarterly enrollment fees for online students.Estimated Living Expenses
Academic Year 2023-2024, off campus, with a roommate
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months enrolled | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| Food and Housing | $17,280 | $23,040 | — |
| Transportation | $3,150 | $4,200 | $1,920 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Costs | $2,700 | $3,600 | $1,500 |
Notes
- Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
- International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
- In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.