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The degree program consists of a 60-semester-unit program of core, concentration, and elective courses and related practicum work that will fulfill all of the educational requirements of California’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license. The curriculum will expand upon traditional psychology education, promoting a holistic view of the individual in the context of their family, community, and culture, and cultivating understanding of and respect for all clients’ values, beliefs, and expectations. The program is designed to provide students with a solid background in psychological theory and methods as a foundation for intensive clinical training in systemic approaches to human problems.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Community Mental Health requires at least 60 semester hours of work. It is divided into three groups of courses: common core courses, concentration courses, and electives. The common core courses (designated as MCP) are shared by all concentrations in Counseling Psychology. They address the theory, technique, and knowledge that apply to the general practice of counseling psychology. Those MCP courses that are designated with an additional “C” are taught with a Community Mental Health emphasis. Courses within the Community Mental Health concentration and certificate are designated as “CMH.”
| Required Courses |
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| CMH |
Case Planning and Management in Multidisciplinary Teams (3) |
| CMH |
Theories and Practices in Community Mental Health and Public Health Systems (2) |
| CMH |
Dual Diagnosis (2) |
| CMH |
Substance Abuse and the Philosophy of Recovery (1) |
| CMH |
Treatment of Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (2) |
| CMH |
Therapy Across Difference (2) |
| CMH |
Integrative Seminar: Final Project (3) |
| MCP 5101 |
Professional Ethics and Family Law (2) |
| MCP 5105 |
Psychopharmacology (2) |
| MCPC 5201 |
Human Development and the Family (3) |
| MCPC 5501 |
Psychodynamics (3) |
| MCPC 5602 |
The Clinical Relationship (3) |
| MCP 5603 |
Psychopathology (3) |
| MCPC 5604 |
Group Dynamics (2) |
| MCPC 5605 |
Family Dynamics and Therapy (3) |
| MCPC 5610 |
Therapeutic Communication (2) |
| MCP 6101 |
Human Sexuality (1) |
| MCP 6102 |
Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Counseling (1) |
| MCPC 6103 |
Cross-cultural Counseling and the Family (2) |
| MCPC 6201 |
Psychological Assessment (2) |
| MCPC 6401 |
Research Methods (3) |
| MCP 6500 |
Child Therapy (2) |
| MCPC 6605 |
Socio-Cultural Approaches to Family Therapy (2) |
| MCPC 7602 |
Supervised Clinical Practicum (2 units each, minimum three semesters) |
| MCPC 7603 |
Pre/Post Practicum (0) |
| Electives |
Three units (3) |
Workshop Requirement
Students must complete the following two workshops in order to graduate:
Spousal Abuse Assessment and Reporting (15 contact hours)
Aging and Long-Term Care (10 contact hours)
Personal Psychotherapy
Forty-five hours of individual, group, family, or couples therapy are required to be completed before graduation. Recent therapy experience that meets the guidelines may fulfill this requirement with the advisor’s approval. |
