Counseling Psychology, MA

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Overview

The programs in the Counseling Psychology Department prepare competent professional counselors and therapists by broadening their bases of knowledge and by helping them develop the specific skills necessary for successful careers working in schools and a wide variety of mental health settings.

Students may pursue the following degree or credential programs:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (M.F.T.) graduates will be license eligible as Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). In addition, students have the option to complete additional fieldwork hours in order to become license eligible as Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) upon graduation.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in School Counseling (S.C.P.) authorizing counseling in K-12 grade levels in public schools and in Community Colleges. The program meets state standards and is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Please visit the Counseling Psychology Department pages for more information.

Masters and Credential Programs

Two programs lead to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Below are the current requirements for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). The Marriage and Family concentration requires 60 credits of coursework and supervised clinical Traineeship experience during the third year.

The required courses are listed in sequence:

and 6 units of supervised traineeship

42 credits of coursework includes:

The concentration in School Counseling/Pupil Personnel Services Credential requires the completion of 49 credits: 42 credits of coursework and 7 credits of supervised fieldwork.

one credit of field practicum

CPSY 619 - Fieldwork Practicum

6 units of supervised traineeship

or supervised internship

6 units of supervised traineeship

The additional 11 units required are:

Students may also choose to pursue a 60-credit program by taking additional courses for a dual concentration degree in School Counseling and Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC). This option will give students the opportunity to obtain a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential and eligibility to pursue licensure in Professional Clinical Counseling in California.