Working professionals intersted in transitioning to a career in Counseling Psychology have the option to complete our Integral Counseling Program in a full-time weekend format. The curriculum is designed to include all of the educational requirements for a master's degree program as mandated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Students who complete the program in this format are eligible to apply for a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license or take additional coursework to gain eligibility to be a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California.
Schedule
The weekend program schedule consists of a weeklong retreat each August and 5 weekend sessions every fall and spring semester. Despite not operating in the summer, the program is designed to be completed after three academic years, commencing after the third summer semester. There are no classes in June and July, except when students are enrolled in practicum during the third year.
Weekend sessions are Friday and Saturday 9 am - 8 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4pm (except for the very first weekend of the program, which extends on Sunday night to 8 pm).
| Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat - TBA | N/A | Retreat - TBA | N/A |
| Aug 27 - 29 | Jan 21 - 23 | Sep 2 - 4 | Jan 27 - 29 |
| Sep 17 - 19 | Feb 18 - 20 | Sep 23 - 25 | Feb 24 - 26 |
| Oct 22 - 24 | Mar 18 - 20 | Oct 21 - 23 | Mar 17 - 19 |
| Nov 19 - 21 | Apr 8 - 10 | Nov 11 - 13 | Apr 14 - 16 |
| Dec 10 - 12 | May 6 - 8 | Dec 9 - 11 | May 5 - 7 |
Workload
Our Integral Counseling Psychology Weekend course is designed for working adults who are committed to obtaining a graduate education. Students can expect to handle approximately 10 hours a week of coursework. Students will begin practicum during their third year, which adds 10-20 hours each week of clinical training beyond class time and assignments. This will likely require reducing one's workload to accommodate.
Practicum
During the third-year practicum experience, students will have hands-on clinical training and the opportunity to apply theory in direct contact with clients. Our Field Office Placement staff support students in the process of researching, applying to, and securing placements at a practicum site. Most practicum sites are not available on weekends, so students need to plan for the impact on their employment that a weekday practicum schedule may have.
Questions? Contact us.
We are here to help! If you have any questions about applying to a program or registering for an Info Session, please contact the Admissions Office at 415-575-6154 or admissions@ciis.edu.
