Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology provides an intensive 78-unit master of arts program for students. Two tracks are available within the program: one is for students seeking to meet California Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) licensing requirements; a second is for students not seeking the MFT, but desiring more extensive training and experience than the 51-unit Master of Arts in Counseling program affords. Students in either track may select from one of the four emphasis programs, or may choose the “no-emphasis” option. The emphasis programs include: Career Development, Correctional Psychology, Health Psychology, and Latino Psychology. These emphases or specializations are optional and can be completed within the 78-unit degree programs through the student’s selection of electives.
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology MFT track is designed to train counselors in the treatment of premarital, marital, family, child, and other relationship dysfunctions. It includes theoretical and experiential work with a focus on the development of practical and appropriate clinical skills. The MFT track of the program is based on regulations provided by the Board of Behavioral Science and on guidelines suggested by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Coursework is designed to prepare the student for the California MFT license examination.
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