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Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma campus — Tacoma, Washington, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 21,451
Application Fee
USD 65
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program trains students to become systemically-oriented, contextually sensitive MFT professionals who provide individual, couple, and family therapy for mental health and relationship challenges. It is one of four programs in the Pacific Northwest accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy. Clinical training takes place in the on-campus Couple and Family Therapy Center and off-site internship placement. Program Highlights On-campus community clinic. It is equipped with one-way mirrors, every session is recorded, and faculty supervisors guide students through the first cases. Guaranteed placement for off-site internship. Faculty place students for practicum with thirteen local community mental health agencies. COAMFTE accredited. Students earn 500 hours of therapy in the program applicable for licensure in the state of Washington. Small cohort model. Students work closely together, developing relationships that benefit both their professional and personal lives. Rigorous academics. Graduates consistently pass the national licensure exam on their first attempt. Diverse learning community. Students encounter and experience a rich variety of perspectives, ideas, belief systems and ways of thinking together.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 21,451
Application fee
USD 65
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Tacoma campus

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Park Avenue South

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU is an exemplar of the New American University—integrating the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement—in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. With distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities, PLU seeks to educate its 3,300 students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities and for the Earth. The distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education helps students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their life’s vocation through coursework,...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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