Education and Experience Requirements

The following education and experience requirements apply to all applicants for licensure who submit a completed application: (1) Educational requirements: A master’s degree or a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a recognized educational institution, or a graduate degree in an allied field from a recognized educational institution and graduate level course work in marriage and family therapy. (2) Experience requirements: Successful completion of two calendar years of work experience as a marriage and family therapy associate, following receipt of a qualifying degree. (Acts 1997, No. 97-170, p. 247, §10; Act 2006-540, p. 1243, §1; Act 2022-238, §1.)