Sec. 2.1. (a) An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist under section 1 of this chapter or an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master's or doctor's degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board, from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(1) If the institution was located in the United States or a territory of the United States, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
(2) If the institution was located in Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was a member in good standing with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
(3) If the institution was located in a foreign country other than Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution:
(A) was recognized by the government of the country where the school was located as a program to train in the practice of marriage and family therapy or psychotherapy; and
(B) maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
(b) An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist under section 1 of this chapter or an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate under section 1.5 of this chapter who has a master's or doctoral degree from a program that did not emphasize marriage and family therapy may complete the course work requirement from an institution that is:
(1) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; and
(2) recognized by the United States Department of Education.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.338; P.L.134-2008, SEC.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals
Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure
25-23.6-8-1. Application for Marriage and Family Therapist License; Requirements
25-23.6-8-1.7. Doctoral Program; Associate License; Clinical Experience
25-23.6-8-2.1. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant
25-23.6-8-2.5. Educational Requirements
25-23.6-8-2.7. Examination; Clinical Experience Requirement
25-23.6-8-3. Examination; Minimum Requirements
25-23.6-8-4. Examinations; Times and Places
25-23.6-8-5. Issuance of License
25-23.6-8-8. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist License; Renewal
25-23.6-8-8.5. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License; Renewal
25-23.6-8-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License
25-23.6-8-9.5. Reciprocity for Marriage and Family Therapists
25-23.6-8-10. Temporary Permit; Requirements; Expiration; Renewal
25-23.6-8-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice
25-23.6-8-13. Exemption From Examination Requirement
25-23.6-8-15. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation