Cambridge College


M.E. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Campus-Based

Cambridge College at Chaffey College
5885 Haven Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

M.E. in Marriage and Family Therapy Program Page

 

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

NECHE

Concentrations/Specializations Offered

None

LMFT Track or Dual LMFT/LPCC Track

Dual track

Length of Program

60 units (5-6 terms). 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. A maximum of four courses may be taken per term.

Schedule/Format

Evening and weekend courses

Program Start

Year-round

Estimated Total Program Tuition

$34,020

Religious Orientation

None

Entering Class Size and Classroom Sizes

Unknown

Fieldwork Hours Accrued During Program

Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of direct face-to-face client contact in no fewer than two terms. A student must be enrolled in a field experience course while counseling clients except as specified in subdivision c of section 4980.42. In addition to the 150 required hours, students must complete 75 hours of either or a combination of the following: Client centered advocacy as defined in Section 4980.03 or face to face experience counseling individuals, couples, families or groups.

Personal Psychotherapy Requirement During Program

Unknown

Comprehensive Exam/Culminating Project/Thesis/Etc:

Exit Portfolio

Application Process

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions

Undergraduate GPA Required

None

GRE Requirement

None

Prerequisite Courses

None

Application Highlights

  • Current Résumé

  • Personal Statement - Write a 1-2 page essay (250-500 words) describing your reasons for obtaining a degree from Cambridge College, your professional experience and goals, and your academic background.

  • Two Professional Recommendations - Please use Applicant Recommendation form.

Interview Requirement

Interview with and approval of the SOPC Admissions Committee and acceptance by the dean.

Program Summary

Program Description — The Marriage and Family Therapy program provides graduate level professional training for licensure with a strong commitment to an evolving multicultural society. Students are prepared to meet the licensing standards of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Learning Outcomes — Students learn and apply the principles and best practices of counseling, including various psychotherapeutic techniques for work with individuals, couples, families and
groups; group counseling, and consultation to organizations and communities. They study human development, dysfunctional behavior and mental illness. They learn to assess, diagnose and treat within the scope of the Marriage and Family Therapists practice, and become able to utilize community resources for referrals. They learn and

apply strategies for prevention and treatment of substance abuse, domestic violence, the spectrum of mental illnesses; and learn to use psychoeducational techniques aimed to prevent such disorders. They study research design and methodology and become familiar with state regulations applicable to marriage and Family therapy practice.