M.A. in Counseling Psychology Overview
The Masters in Counseling
Psychology curriculum builds on
the core curriculum of the first
two years emphasizing clinical
courses in individual, couple, and
family therapy, as well as core
courses that support the student’s
evolving relationship to professional
practice. The Masters in
Counseling Psychology is
designed to meet the educational
requirements for the State of California
license in Marriage and
Family Therapy (MFT) and, in
accordance with section
4980.38(a) of the Business and
Professions Code, meets the
requirements of sections 4980.37
and 4980.40.
Graduation Requirements for M.A. in Counseling Psychology
- Students are required to complete 86 units of coursework over two-and-a-half years which includes 10 units of supervised fieldwork (300 hours).
- After completing all coursework, students are required to pass written and oral comprehensive examinations.
- Forty hours of personal therapy in an individual, couple, family, or group setting are required. In some cases, this experience may be obtained prior to enrollment in the Institute’s graduate program.
- Students have a maximum of six years to complete their Masters in Counseling Psychology degree from their initial date of enrollment.
Curriculm Overview for M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Please consult the 2008-09 Course Catalog for the curriculum overview, course descriptions, and clinical licensure information relevant to the M.A. in Counseling Psychology.
