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Licensing Requirements For In-State Applicants:

The educational requirements are outlined in the Administrative Code 4757-25-01. This rule defines the requirements of a marriage and family therapy degree, or other degree that totals 60 semester or 90 quarter hours, that meet standards that are equivalent to a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy. COAMFTE accredited programs meet the requirement.

Instructions

Step 1:
The applicant will be required to fill out the Request for Application form to take the examination, submit transcripts and the Educational Requirements Worksheet, if applicable. MFT Forms

Step 2:
Upon approval to take the examination, the board will provide the testing packet and license application materials.


Step 3:

Upon passing the examination, the applicant will complete a Criminal Background Check and submit a completed licensure application. Once all materials have been received, the applicant's file will go before the Board at the next scheduled meeting. The Board meets every other month beginning in January.