Students should consider higher education within MFT from an accreditation organization like the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). This designation showcases programs across the country that have proper coursework and experienced faculty that will prepare eventual graduates to succeed in therapy.
There are no graduate programs in the state of New Mexico that are accredited by the COAMFTE, but there are programs in neighboring states and online opportunities for further flexibility.
Marriage and Family Therapist Degrees in New Mexico
Even though New Mexico does not have accredited programs at in-state universities, there are still options for local residents to get a COAMFTE-accredited degree.
There are numerous programs available in the neighboring states of Colorado and Texas.
Consider a Featured Online MFT Program
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Walden University
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
HLC Accredited
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✔ Online
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Advance your impact with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Specialize in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling to strengthen research-based practice for couples and families.
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Northwestern University
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
COAMFTE Accredited
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✔ Online
GRE Not Required
Bachelor's Required |
Complete your COAMFTE-accredited MFT online program in as few as 21 months. No GRE is required, but applicants must hold an undergraduate degree.
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Liberty University
MA: Marriage and Family Therapy
SACSCOC
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✔ Online
Online with required intensives
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A Liberty University marriage and family therapy master’s program online can prepare you to help individuals, couples, and families find healing through counseling. Online and on campus. Training Champions for Christ since 1971.
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National University
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
COAMFTE Accredited
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✔ Online
GRE Scores Not Required
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Earn your masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. COAMFTE and IACSTE accredited.
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National University
Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy
COAMFTE Accredited
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✔ Online
GRE Scores Not Required
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Earn your Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University. COAMFTE and IACSTE accredited.
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Mid-America Christian University (MACU)
Master of Science in Counseling - Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy
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✔ Online
GRE Scores Not Required
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Transform lives with an online, faith-centered MS in Counseling, focused on Marital, Couples, and Family Therapy—one six-week course at a time.
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Colorado Christian University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy
 CACREP Accredited |
✔ Online
Bachelor's Degree
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CCU's online CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy program includes a required 5-day summer residency.
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Lamar University
Master of Education in Counseling & Development - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling
AAQEP Accredited
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✔ Online
Minimum 3.0 Undergrad GPA
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Learn how to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, family violence and more.
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Learn More |
If these prospective students are unable to make it to institutions such as Texas Tech University in Lubbock and Colorado State in Fort Collins, another option is to pursue one of the programs online. Students should determine if they meet technical requirements in order to utilize the school’s learning management system.
Typical needs are a computer with a Windows or Mac operating system, and access to high-speed internet to stream or download lecture videos and have video interaction with faculty and other peers.
LMFT Licensure in New Mexico
For applicants to receive a licensure for marriage and family therapy in the state of New Mexico, they should obtain at least a Master’s degree in the field.
The curriculum should have at least 45 credit hours of coursework and there should be at least 300 hours of direct client contact. Students that have taken a program that is COAMFTE-Accredited will have satisfied these education requirements.
MFT Licensure Requirements
Applicants can receive temporary license to work toward their post-graduate experience while waiting for the national examination, which is taken at certain times of the year. At least 1,000 hours of direct client contact must be completed after graduation, and at least 200 hours of clinical supervision from a licensed professional.
New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board
Tony Anaya Building 2nd Floor
2550 Cerrillos Road
PO Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Website
LMFT Licensure:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT Careers and Salaries in New Mexico
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 100 marriage and family therapy professionals in the state of New Mexico.
The median salary is at over $50,200, which is nearly the exact same as the national average. There are plenty of establishments to start a career in, including Albuquerque Family Counseling and New Mexico Solutions in Albuquerque, and Mesilla Valley Hospital in Las Cruces.
There are not any COAMFTE accredited MFT programs in New Mexico. Consider reviewing the online COAMFTE accredited MFT counseling program guide here, or view all counseling degrees in New Mexico. Available online programs currently accepting applicants are also available below.
Popular Online MFT Programs
Liberty University 🗹 Online
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