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Master of Science - Counseling Psychology (formerly Marriage and Family Therapy)

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, USA

224586

Last updated: 18/12/2024
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About Master of Science - Counseling Psychology (formerly Marriage and Family Therapy)

The Counseling Psychology program is a 65-unit course of study that culminates in a Master’s degree and prepares students to meet the competencies required for both the Marriage and Family Therapy License (LMFT) and License for Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). Students will be prepared to work in private practice, community-agency settings, government-court settings, hospitals and clinics, Employee Assistance Programs, and city-county-state agencies to provide counseling services for adults, children, families and couples.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Candidates will be able to demonstrate diagnostic skills sufficient for entry level in a clinical or counseling setting.
  • Candidates will draw upon family systems, theoretical models, and demonstrate ability to work in a systematic fashion with families.
  • Candidates will use an actual case to develop an appropriate treatment plan. 
  • development issues.
  • legal and ethical issues.
  • evidence-based approaches for treatment of specific disorders.
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Cost and Duration


Program Level
Master's Degree
Average Graduate Diploma
2-3 Year Master's Degree Including A Practicum
Cost of Living
$16,366.00 USD / Year
Gross Tuition
$16,434.00 USD / First Year
Application Fee
$70.00 USD

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