MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University

The Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy equips students with essential competencies to practice as professional therapists. As one of the most rapidly expanding mental health disciplines, this field emphasizes understanding family dynamics rather than focusing solely on individuals. The curriculum blends academic coursework with hands-on clinical training, including supervised fieldwork. Approved by the New York State Education Department, this licensure-qualifying program allows all supervised clinical hours to apply toward New York's marriage and family therapy licensing requirements. Students can pursue the degree either part-time or full-time, with courses available across fall, January term, spring, and summer semesters. The typical completion timeframe spans three years.