Eastern University's Department of Marriage and Family Therapy is proud to welcome students and faculty into an environment that embraces the integration of psychology and theology. Browse our excellent master's and doctoral programs, offered with convenient and affordable online classes.

Transformative. Flexible. Affordable.

  • Transformative Education: Our doctoral programs train individuals from clinical and pastoral backgrounds to create positive change in families, couples, individuals and church communities.
  • 100% Online Format: Our programs are delivered in a 100% online, flexible format, while maintaining the benefits of studying within a rich learning community.
  • Impactful Research: The diverse project and dissertation topics chosen by our students consistently contributes to under-researched fields of study and populations.
  • Experienced Faculty: Our faculty are active in clinical practice, pedagogy, scholarship, and service, all with an emphasis on faith, reason and justice. We are honored to be a part of the learning experience with our students, alumni and faculty.
  • Astonishing Affordability: Our excellent, nationally-ranked programs are matched with incredibly affordable tuition, providing a student-centric learning experience that equips you to reach your goals.
“The creativity and variety in the educational praxis in the classes have really enabled me to retain and synthesize information. From the beginning, the faculty have been exceedingly supportive. They have helped cultivate a confidence in me that balances the knowledge that I have with inspiring curiosity in me to continue exploring the ways in which I can uniquely contribute to the field in both practice and research. I am so glad I chose Eastern and that Eastern chose me.”

Ashley Lockley, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy ’26

Accreditations & Authorizations

View information about Eastern's Accreditations and Authorizations, including our State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).