MAMFT State Specific Information - Courses, Specialization, and Clinical Requirements

State You Will Seek Licensure In

To see a matrix of credit hours required for licensure in each State: https://form.jotform.com/SBSNU/state-licensure-CH-requirements

Students in a 45 credit program may begin their clinical work after the completion of their 9th course in their program.
Students in a 48 credit program may begin their clinical work after the completion of the 10th course in their program.
Students in a 54 credit program may begin their clinical work after after the completion of the 11th course in their program.
Students in a 60 credit program may begin their clinical work after after the completion of the 13th course in their program.

Alabama

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS - 45 (with General Family Therapy Specialization)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS - 48 (with any other Specialization)

Foundation Courses - 9 credits

MFT5101 - Foundations for Graduate Study in MFT
MFT5104 - Treatment Planning and Traditional Family Therapy
MFT5105 - Recovery-Oriented Care and Postmodern Family Therapy

Fundamental Courses - 21 credits

MFT6103 - Cultural Diversity, Gender and Family Development MFT5103 - Systemic Evaluation and Case Management
MFT5102 - Legal Ethical and Professional Development in MFT
MFT6102 - Psychopathology, Diagnosis and Systemic Treatment
MFT6101 - Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan
MFT6105 - Couple and Sex Therapy
MFT5106 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practices (must be taken after specialization is declared)

Clinical Training Courses (can begin any time after the 9th course is completed) - 9 credits

MFT6930 - Practicum I
MFT6931 - Practicum II
MFT6932 - Internship I
MFT6933 - Internship II
MFT6934 - Internship and Capstone Presentation

Clinical Hour Requirements

500 total therapy hours
- at least 250 of these consist of relational therapy hours
- at least 50 of these consist of in-person therapy hours
- ONLY 100 can include co-therapy
minimum of 100 University group supervision hours
52 local individual supervision hours (12 must be in-person)
50 observable data supervision hours

Supervisor Requirements (ANY)

AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate
AAMFT Approved Supervsior
Alabama Board Approved MFT Supervisor Candidate (ABEMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate)
Alabama Board Approved MFT Supervisor (ABEMFT Approved Supervisor)

State Specific Additional Courses - 3 credits

MFT6111 - Systemic Interventions in Addictions (Required) - takes the place of MFT6104 or MFT6106 in GFT

Specialization/Elective Courses - up to 6 credits

Two electives are included in the program for this State and are filled based on the selected specialization - SEE BELOW

General Family Therapy Specialization
MFT6104 - Family Therapy with Children
MFT6106 - Families in Crisis

Child and Adolescent Family Therapy
MFT6550 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT6551 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Clinical Applications

Couple Therapy
MFT6510 - Couple Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT6511 - Couple Therapy: Clinical Applications

LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy
MFT6540 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT6541 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Clinical Applications

Medical Family Therapy
MFT6530 - Medical Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT6531 - Medical Family Therapy: Clinical Applications

Military Family Therapy
MFT6520 - Military Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT6521 - Military Family Therapy: Clinical Applications

Systemic Sex Therapy (students can select any two of the four listed)
MFT-6710 - Systemic Sex Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT-6711 - Systemic Sex Therapy: Clinical Applications
MFT-6712 - Diversity of Sexual Expression and Lifestyles in MFT
MFT-6713 - Techniques for Treating Sexual Functiongin and Behavior in MFT

Systemic Treatment of Addictions (students can select any two of the four listed)
MFT-6810 - Addictions: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT-6811 - Addictions: Clinical Applications
MFT-6812 - Systemic Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
MFT-6111 - Systemic Interventions in Addictions

Trauma-Informed Systemic Therapy (students can select any two of the three listed)
MFT-6610 - Trauma and Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
MFT-6611 - Trauma and Family Therapy: Clinical Applications
MFT-6106 - Families in Crisis

ALABAMA Post-Degree Licensure Information

Board Website	https://mft.alabama.gov/
Address	PO Box 240216 (Mailing) 2777 Zelda Rd (Physical) Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone	(334) 395-7455
Email	keith@alstateboard.com - Keith E. Warren, Executive Director
Application	https://mft.alabama.gov/Applications.aspx

What is the required duration of post-degree clinical work in this state?	Face-to-face interaction with the supervisor, usually in periods of approximately one (1) hour each on at least a weekly basis for a period of a minimum of two (2) years post-degree full time (30 or more clock hours per week) MFT work experience, or the equivalent part time MFT work experience
How many total clock hours of post-degree clinical experience are required?	A minimum of one thousand (1,000) post- degree direct client hours completed concurrently with the required ratio of one (1) supervision hour to every ten (10) client contact hours
How many total hours of client contact are required?	A minimum of one thousand (1,000) post- degree direct client hours completed concurrently with the required ratio of one (1) supervision hour to every ten (10) client contact hours
How many relational hours (couple and family therapy) are required?	250 of these direct contact hours must be with couples or families physically present in the therapy room.
Are there any other hour requirements for post-degree clinical work?	Submission of a contract for supervision with a supervisor mentor
How many total hours of post-degree supervision are required?	200 hours, 100 of which must be individual; Candidates may count up to one-hundred (100) supervision hours earned during the graduate program toward this requirement, when based on a ratio of one (1) supervision hour for every five (5) client contact hours completed concurrently. The remaining one hundred (100) hours of post-degree supervision must include at least fifty (50) hours of individual supervision. Graduates from COAMFTE programs have met this requirement.
How many individual supervision hours are required?	100 if graduate of non-COAMFTE Program, 50 if graduate of COAMFTE Program
What are the state's rules about distance-based supervision of post-degree hours?	In order for an AAMF-approved Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, ABEMFT-approved Supervisor, or ABEMFT Supervisor Candidate to be considered trained to provide telesupervision or telesupervision training, the supervisor must have training that covers supervision conducted via electronic communication (e.g., encryption of data, HIPAA- compliant connections, telesupervision therapy and practice, telephone and video conferencing, legal/ethical issues, handling online emergencies, and best practices and informed consent). Here are the two options: nine (9) continuing education hours or one (1) credit course (15 classroom hours)
Are there any other supervision rules in this state?	A contract for supervision is required for all MFT candidates who are under supervision for MFT licensure. Without approval of the Board, a supervisee may not have more than two (2) supervisors. The following characteristics are not acceptable as clinical supervision: peer supervision, supervision by current or former family members or any other person where the nature of the personal relationship compromises the professional relationship; Administrative supervision; A primarily didactic process.
What type of examination is required for licensure in this state?	Take and pass the national licensing examination developed by the AMFTRB.
What is the timing of when the examination must be taken?	Not specified

ALABAMA Post-Degree Licensure Information

Board Website	https://mft.alabama.gov/
Address	PO Box 240216 (Mailing) 2777 Zelda Rd (Physical) Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone	(334) 395-7455
Email	keith@alstateboard.com - Keith E. Warren, Executive Director
Application	https://mft.alabama.gov/Applications.aspx

What is the required duration of post-degree clinical work in this state?	Face-to-face interaction with the supervisor, usually in periods of approximately one (1) hour each on at least a weekly basis for a period of a minimum of two (2) years post-degree full time (30 or more clock hours per week) MFT work experience, or the equivalent part time MFT work experience
How many total clock hours of post-degree clinical experience are required?	A minimum of one thousand (1,000) post- degree direct client hours completed concurrently with the required ratio of one (1) supervision hour to every ten (10) client contact hours
How many total hours of client contact are required?	A minimum of one thousand (1,000) post- degree direct client hours completed concurrently with the required ratio of one (1) supervision hour to every ten (10) client contact hours
How many relational hours (couple and family therapy) are required?	250 of these direct contact hours must be with couples or families physically present in the therapy room.
Are there any other hour requirements for post-degree clinical work?	Submission of a contract for supervision with a supervisor mentor
How many total hours of post-degree supervision are required?	200 hours, 100 of which must be individual; Candidates may count up to one-hundred (100) supervision hours earned during the graduate program toward this requirement, when based on a ratio of one (1) supervision hour for every five (5) client contact hours completed concurrently. The remaining one hundred (100) hours of post-degree supervision must include at least fifty (50) hours of individual supervision. Graduates from COAMFTE programs have met this requirement.
How many individual supervision hours are required?	100 if graduate of non-COAMFTE Program, 50 if graduate of COAMFTE Program
What are the state's rules about distance-based supervision of post-degree hours?	In order for an AAMF-approved Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, ABEMFT-approved Supervisor, or ABEMFT Supervisor Candidate to be considered trained to provide telesupervision or telesupervision training, the supervisor must have training that covers supervision conducted via electronic communication (e.g., encryption of data, HIPAA- compliant connections, telesupervision therapy and practice, telephone and video conferencing, legal/ethical issues, handling online emergencies, and best practices and informed consent). Here are the two options: nine (9) continuing education hours or one (1) credit course (15 classroom hours)
Are there any other supervision rules in this state?	A contract for supervision is required for all MFT candidates who are under supervision for MFT licensure. Without approval of the Board, a supervisee may not have more than two (2) supervisors. The following characteristics are not acceptable as clinical supervision: peer supervision, supervision by current or former family members or any other person where the nature of the personal relationship compromises the professional relationship; Administrative supervision; A primarily didactic process.
What type of examination is required for licensure in this state?	Take and pass the national licensing examination developed by the AMFTRB.
What is the timing of when the examination must be taken?	Not specified

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS - 45 (ALASKA)

Foundation Courses - 9 credits

MFT5101 - Foundations for Graduate Study in MFT
MFT5104 - Treatment Planning and Traditional Family Therapy
MFT5105 - Recovery-Oriented Care and Postmodern Family Therapy

Fundamental Courses - 21 credits

MFT6103 - Cultural Diversity, Gender and Family Development

MFT5103 - Systemic Evaluation and Case Management
MFT5102 - Legal Ethical and Professional Development in MFT
MFT6102 - Psychopathology, Diagnosis and Systemic Treatment
MFT6101 - Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan
MFT6105 - Couple and Sex Therapy
MFT5106 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practices (must be taken after specialization is declared)

Clinical Training Courses (can begin any time after the 9th course is completed) - 9 credits

MFT6930 - Practicum I
MFT6931 - Practicum II
MFT6932 - Internship I
MFT6933 - Internship II
MFT6934 - Internship and Capstone Presentation

Clinical Hour Requirements

300 total therapy hours
- at least 150 of these consist of relational therapy hours
- at least 50 of these consist of in-person therapy hours
- ONLY 50 can include co-therapy
minimum of 100 University group supervision hours
52 local individual supervision hours (12 must be in-person)
50 observable data supervision hours

Supervisor Requirements

BOTH of the following
- Licensed as an LMFT for 5 years
- Completion of 6 hours of MFT Supervisor training (initial) and 2 hours of additional MFT Supervsior training each renewal period OR
Alaska Board MFT Approved Supervisor status

Specialization/Elective Courses - 6 credits