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.