How long does it take to complete the MFT Doctoral degree online at Northcentral University?
The MFT Doctoral program generally requires 72 credits of coursework if you enter the program having completed a previous Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. • The actual required number of credits varies depending on the number of relevant graduate courses you’ve previously completed in Marriage and Family Therapy. Applicants who enter the program with a degree in a related clinical profession other than MFT typically have 12-24 additional credits to complete. • All courses in the program are three credits except for the Doctoral internship and supervision practicum courses, which are each a series of three one-credit courses to allow for a duration of nine months for each process. • We encourage Learners to complete six to eight courses in a year. At that rate, it takes approximately three to five years to complete the Doctoral program depending on pacing and any additional credits that may be required. Some Learners find it necessary to complete the program at a slower p
