California Southern University
M.A. in Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Online Only
California Southern University
600 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Program details below are quoted from program websites, supplied here for informational purposes only, and subject to change at any time. Refer to the program website for current information, deadlines, complete admission requirements, etc. It is the responsibility of the prospective student to verify with program administrators program details and that the program still meets BBS requirements for licensure in the state of California.
Program Snapshot
Accreditation
WASC
Concentrations/Specializations Offered
None
LMFT Track or Dual LMFT/LPCC Track
Dual track
Length of Program
4 years with full-time studies as one course in each 8-week term over a 6-term calendar year. Time to degree completion can be shortened by accelerating completion of courses and through credits accepted in transfer.
Schedule/Format
CalSouthern is a 100% online university, with zero requirements to travel or having to complete courses in a classroom setting. Our courses start on the 1st of every month, and your enrollment must be finalized by the 25th of the month before your anticipated start date. Each course is eight weeks in length. Typically, our learners complete 1 course at a time, which is considered full-time. We recommend spending 15-20 hours per week on each course. There are no specific log-in times, group projects, or set due dates, which will enable you to complete the coursework during times that fit within your schedule.
All our courses are asynchronous therefore not log in times or pre-recorded lectures. You will log in according to your availability and time dedicated to your studies.
Program Start
Monthly start dates
Estimated Total Program Tuition
$32,700
Religious Orientation
None
Entering Class Size and Classroom Sizes
We don’t have cohorts since we have monthly start dates and the self-pace flexibility allows Learners to move at the pace that best aligns with their individual goals. Each mentor usually has no more than 10 Learners give or take, however, your mentoring will be 1:1.
Fieldwork Hours Accrued During Program
Approximately 300 hours of practicum. You will be responsible for finding the site and location of where you will secure your practicum/internship site. It can not be in private practice. You will be provided a handbook of places and locations where some of our previous Learners completed their hours.
Personal Psychotherapy Requirement During Program
16 hours
Comprehensive Exam/Culminating Project/Thesis/Etc:
None
Application Process
Application Deadline
We have monthly start dates with the next application phase working on July, August and Sept. 1st start dates, all deadlines are before or by the 20th of the previous month according to your ideal start date. Anyone wanting to start in July, must finalize before or by the 20th of June.
Undergraduate GPA Required
None
GRE Requirement
None
Prerequisite Courses
None
Application Highlights
Personal statement
Please describe your motivation for pursuing your graduate degree, and discuss how your background, education, professional experience and computer literacy have prepared you for success as an engaged, independent learner at California Southern University.
Interview Requirement
None
Program Summary
The Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy degree is a program designed for those interested in pursuing a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and/or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). If you’re drawn to helping people with emotional, behavioral, mental health, or relationship concerns, perhaps this degree is right for you.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) has approved CalSouthern’s MA degree program for meeting the educational requirements for both Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure per California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Sections 4980.36, 4980.37, 4980.39, 4980.41 (as required by BPC Section 4980.38); and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) per California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Sections 4999.32 and 4999.33 (as required by BPC Section 4999.40(a)) in the State of California. For licensure requirements in other states and jurisdictions, please contact the applicable authority or state board.