Why a Bachelor’s Degree is No Longer Enough
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | May 21, 2021 | Blog
While a college degree still holds value among employers, many jobs that used to require a bachelor’s degree now require a master’s. In today’s economy, this means most college students must spend more time preparing for their dream jobs. It also means generating as...
Having a Job Versus Loving a Career
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog
Anyone can have a job. But few college graduates can say they have a job they love. If you’re planning to put the work and expense into earning your master’s degree, aim high. A master’s degree from Campbellsville University's Phillips Graduate Institute's Marriage...
Dawn McNairy: Redefining Success
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog
Finishing up her final semester before earning a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips, Dawn McNairy is not your average graduate student. On the contrary, she’s barely a student at all, squeezing in her classwork in the moments when she’s not working...
Why It’s Always Better to Learn From Professionals in the Field
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Mar 22, 2021 | Blog
When it comes to practical learning, textbooks pale in comparison to the advice of someone who’s been there. When a specialist in the field shares stories and anecdotes of challenges they’ve faced and solutions they’ve found, concepts stop being black-and-white and...
How COVID-19 is Changing, Not Breaking, the College Experience
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
College today looks a bit different than it did a year ago, but students are reaping the same benefits. Knowledge, job training, and profitable skills are all part of the package. It’s only the delivery method that has changed. At Phillips Graduate Institute of...
Why There Has Never Been a Better Time to Earn Your Master’s Degree
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog
Approximately 21 million Americans possess a master’s degree, says the 2019 Census. This means their knowledge is more specialized and their marketability more obvious than those with lesser degrees. To be competitive in the current job market, it takes more than a...
The Phillips Graduate Institute MFT Difference
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
Maybe you want to pursue your master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, but you’re undecided which school is the right one for you? Many universities offer advanced degrees in MFT and are quite good. The Phillips MFT program stands out from the crowd for a few...
Statistically Speaking, A Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy Is a Good Thing
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog
So many occupational fields have floundered in the wake of the current public health crisis, but those who work in mental wellness are still in strong demand, including anyone who holds a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In fact, the need for specialists trained...
Why Marriage and Family Therapy Is So Much More Than Individual Therapy
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
Perhaps when someone mentions therapy your first thought is one-on-one work between a patient and a therapist. As a therapist you can exclusively work in this manner, however, you could also succeed in a variety of related fields. This is one degree that’s versatile...
Scholarships Available for MFT Students
by Phillips Graduate Institute's MMFT Program | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog
Furthering your education with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute is a sound investment in your future. But if you’re like many individuals considering graduate school, money is always an obstacle. Maybe a scholarship...