Baylor University's Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy is a two-year, hybrid program that prepares students to meet the growing demand for licensed mental health professionals through specialized clinical training in family systems and relational dynamics. By blending the best of online learning with in-person training, students experience a premier Baylor education from anywhere in the country. Because faith is deeply woven into people's lives and relationships, the evidence-based curriculum prepares students to understand and thoughtfully integrate clients' faith into their practice.
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Baylor MFT's Hybrid Model
Accessible online learning: Students complete asynchronous coursework throughout the week, along with live, synchronous class sessions.
Lab immersions: Students apply what they've learned in class to real-life practice through virtual and on-campus immersive experiences scheduled periodically throughout the program.
Intentional connection: Students build relationships with peers and receive mentorship from faculty and staff through connection points built into every part of the program.
What is a Hybrid MFT Program? Curriculum
Baylor MFT Admissions Requirements
Whether you are exploring your first profession or seeking a new career path, the Marriage and Family Therapy program offers an accessible entry point into a growing, vital profession, with no prerequisite coursework or GRE scores required to apply.
To apply you must:
- Have a completed baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to program start date
- Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Selected applicants will complete a virtual admissions interview and must pass a background check before beginning the program.
How to Apply to Baylor MFT
Submit the following materials to be considered for admission into Baylor's MS in Marriage and Family Therapy Program:
- Online application through the Baylor Graduate School
- Three professional letters of recommendation:
- At least one letter from an individual who can speak to your work performance
- No letters should be submitted by family members
- Transcripts from all previous institutions (prior to graduation, transcripts should include grades earned at least one semester into your final year)
- Responses to essay questions
- A curriculum vitae that includes all related work experience, education history, volunteer/service experience, honors/awards, professional training, etc.
Baylor MFT Program Costs & Financial Aid
- Estimated tuition per credit hour is $1,100 (60 credit hours total)
- Students may apply for federal financial aid through the FAFSA
- All accepted Baylor students can use Scholarship Universe, an extensive database that matches you to scholarship opportunities
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Our Mission
The Marriage and Family Therapy program at Baylor University develops ethically responsible, culturally responsive, personally engaged, and clinically skilled therapists who provide research-informed, integrative-systemic therapeutic services for diverse individuals, couples, families, and presenting concerns. Consistent with Baylor’s Christian mission and commitment to human flourishing, the program emphasizes the integration of systemic thinking, compassionate service, academic excellence, and reflective professional formation. Through rigorous academic preparation, supervised clinical training, and meaningful community engagement, students are equipped to strengthen relationships, promote healing, and lead with integrity within the MFT profession and the communities they serve.
Professional Licensure
Baylor University's Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy has been developed with the academic and clinical requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas in mind, including coursework and clinical hour requirements aligned with standards set by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). As a new program, Baylor is not yet accredited by COAMFTE, accrediting bodies require new programs to operate and graduate at least one cohort before becoming eligible to apply, and Baylor intends to pursue accreditation once eligible.
Because the program has not yet graduated a cohort, Baylor cannot currently guarantee that it meets licensure requirements in any state, including Texas. Licensure requirements vary by state and are set by individual state licensing boards, not by Baylor University. Students intending to pursue licensure, in Texas or elsewhere, are strongly encouraged to confirm current requirements with their intended state's licensing board and speak with the MFT Program Director about any additional coursework or clinical hours that may be needed. Baylor's program is built to exceed Texas's baseline clinical hour requirements and will work with students to help meet higher thresholds in other states where possible.