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Prerequisites for Texas Licensure - 1) Pass jurisprudence exam 2) Graduate with at least an MA that meets academic requirements 3) Pass LMFT exam (get the associate license) 4) Complete supervised clinical experience (get the LMFT license) When can you get the licensure process started? - 1. You have to apply for licensure (application fee) to start the process. At least 6 months before graduation. 2. You can take the LMFT Exam once you have begun clinical practicum in MA 3. Graduate (COAMFTE Accredited program meets LMFT academic requirements) 4. Can also do all of this after graduation, but cannot begin work without a license. What is COAMFTE? - Commission On Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education The ones who can accredit the school's program. What is TSBEMFT? - Texas State Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapy Before you can get the Associate License, you must: - 1. Have a supervisor who meets the state requirements 2. Have a clinical placement How many hours of clinical practice must be completed? - 3,000 hours Half can be indirect (1500) Couple or family (750)