- 100% Online and Flexible for Working Adults
- Transfer Up to 75% of Your Degree Credits
- Private Education. Affordable Tuition.
- $565 per credit | $3,390 per full-time semester
Nationally Recognized Accreditation
- 100% Online and Flexible for Working Adults
- Transfer Up to 75% of Your Degree Credits
- Private Education. Affordable Tuition.
- $565 per credit | $3,390 per full-time semester
Nationally Recognized Accreditation
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M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
— Prepare for Licensure and Practice
You can help individuals, couples, and families find healing and strengthen the relationships that shape lives and communities with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. This flexible, COAMFTE-aligned online program from Cornerstone University prepares you for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Michigan and across the nation. Through the integration of evidence-based clinical practice, family systems theory, and a Christian worldview, you’ll be prepared for licensure and professional practice as a marriage and family therapist.
Concentration in Clinical Mental Health counseling available (dual licensure).
- 60 credit hours
- 100% online with two in-person residencies
- Coursework in counseling ethics, clinical techniques, and treatment centered on specific family relationships
Career Pathways
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Marriage Therapist
- Family Therapist
- Couples Therapist
- Behavioral Health Clinician
- Community Mental Health Therapist
- Private Practice Therapist
- Family Services Counselor
Cornerstone University has been listed among the top 50 online institutions for a third consecutive year by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2026.
Why Choose Cornerstone for Marriage & Family Therapy?
Explore a program that’s flexible, affordable, and focused on helping you make a real impact. Cornerstone’s online Marriage & Family Therapy degree is built for working adults ready to advance their careers and change lives.
- Affordable Tuition—Start your degree at one of the most affordable universities in the region, with generous scholarships and payment options available.
- Transfer Friendly—Bring up to 75% of your previous credits and finish your degree sooner.
- Career Focused Skills—Graduate ready to lead in counseling roles that change lives.
- Personalized Support—Receive one-on-one guidance from dedicated advisors and professors who care about your success.
Learn How People Think, Feel, and Grow — and Use It to Change Lives
Cornerstone’s Marriage & Family Therapy program meets licensure requirements and equips you with the clinical skills and experience needed to prepare for professional practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). You’ll develop a deep understanding of human behavior, emotional health, and the relationships that shape people’s lives. Whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing your expertise, you’ll gain the tools and insight to make a meaningful difference in your community and career.
- Family Systems Assessment and Clinical Practice
- Evidence-Based Therapy and Clinical Decision-Making
- Couples and Family Therapy Techniques
- Christian Worldview and Relational Healing
Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Expand your career opportunities and gain specialized skills with an optional concentration in clinical mental health counseling. You’ll strengthen your expertise in clinical assessment, psychopharmacology, neuroscience, career counseling, technology-assisted counseling and specialized treatment while completing supervised clinical field experience.
- 15 credit hours
- Allows for dual licensure
- $565 per credit | $3,390 per full-time semester
- CACREP-aligned curriculum
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