This regulatory form is an Admissions Requirement for the following programs:
Regulatory Statement
The Eastern University DMFT and PhD in MFT programs provide the opportunity to meet the educational requirements for licensure (LMFT) in the State of Pennsylvania for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy credential (LMFT), if desired. Following the successful completion of the DMFT or PhD in MFT program, students have to meet additional state requirements in order to qualify for licensure. The regulations for the state of Pennsylvania are listed below.
State of Pennsylvania Requirements
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Accreditation Requirements: Regional accreditation.
Examinations: The National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy.
Curriculum Requirements: Courses in the following areas:
- Human Development (3 courses/9 semester hours);
- Marriage and Family Studies (3 courses/9 semester hours);
- Marriage and Family Therapy (3 courses/9 semester hours);
- Professional Studies (1 course/3 semester hours);
- Research (1 course/3 semester hours); and
- Practicum.
Field Experience Requirements: Practicum must be at least one year minimum and 300 hours of supervised direct client contact with individuals, couples, and families.
State Regulation: Pennsylvania - Regulations
State Board: Pennsylvania - Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Disclosure: This program does not meet the requirements for every state.
Students who reside in and/or intend to practice in other states are responsible to know and understand the requirements according to the licensing board in the state in which they intend to practice. Students should thoroughly read and understand the regulations of the state in which they intend to practice prior to enrolling in Eastern University’s DMFT or PhD in MFT program to ensure that this program is a good fit for their academic and professional pursuits.
The Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards provides a licensure comparison chart which indicates the requirements for each state.
View Eastern's DMFT/PhD in MFT State Authorizations webpage to find helpful information and links regarding the licensure requirements in your state. Students should contact the state board of their desired state directly for the most up-to-date information regarding MFT licensure.
