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Marriage & Family Therapy

Application Requirements

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What to Do to Be on Your Way Here


  • Applicant must have a B.S. or B.A. and a desire to be a therapist
    • If applicant has a B.A. in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, family studies, nursing or the equivalent; no prerequisites are required
  • If applicant does not have such a degree, then some prerequisite courses are required
    • 15 semester credits or 22.5 quarter credits in family social sciences, human services, psychology, sociology, or social work are necessary; if accepted these classes will be integrated into your curriculum
  • Required application materials due by January 31:
    • Graduate Application
    • Statement of Goals (included on graduate application)
      • What significant life events have most influenced your development and your desire to be a family therapist?
      • What are your professional career goals after completing your degree?
      • What are your strengths that will help you achieve your personal goals?
      • What do you consider to be areas of professional growth that may need the most attention during your training as a therapist at PLU?
    • Resume
    • Transcript(s)
    • Letters of Recommendation (2)
    • Interview may be required upon review of written materials
  • A non-refundable deposit to be credited towards the first semester's tuition must accompany acceptance of an offer of admission to the MFT program

Office of Admissions

To obtain an application for graduate studies and/or to receive more information about becoming a student at PLU, please visit the Office of Admissions website.


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