Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy

Argosy University/Orange County
Santa Ana, California, United States

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Course Description:

'' The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy program prepares students to practice and pursue licensure in California as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT). Counselors who complete this program will be skilled professionals capable of integrating classroom knowledge and practicum experiences into a wide variety of settings with diverse client populations. The program introduces students to basic counseling skills and to applying individual, family, and group theory to client assessment and intervention. The program emphasizes the development of professional attitudes, theoretical and factual knowledge, and assessment and intervention skills essential to marriage and family counseling and professional counseling specialties. The program develops counselors who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. We are proud of our diverse student body and of a newly established curriculum that develops well-trained MFT professionals.

Mission Statement
The counseling program is committed to preparing counselors who promote the development of social, psychological, physical, and spiritual health of individuals, families, communities, and organizations—toward the betterment of society. Central to our mission is developing counselors who practice social justice, advocacy, self reflectiveness, cultural sensitivity, and ethical behavior.

Eligibility for Licensure
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy Program are eligible to pursue licensure in California as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Upon completion of educational requirements, two years of post-master’s supervised practice is required for licensure as an MFT and registry as a professional counselor. For more information and application materials related to MFT licensure, please contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences, 400 R Street, Suite 3150, Sacramento, CA 95814-6240, www.bbs.ca.gov.

Masters-level certification or licensure varies from state to state. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state they wish to practice. Students interested in pursuing licensure in states other than California should contact that state’s department of professional regulation for information. The American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) frequently publish information on professional issues of importance to professional counselors, including licensure, on their Web pages: www.counseling.org and www.nbcc.org, respectively.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work).
A minimum written TOEFL® score of 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version), or 79 (Internet version) for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee.

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

Completed Application for Admission Form
Application fee (non-refundable, except in California)
Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
Current résumé (or career summary)
Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
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Phone:800.716.9598

School Address:

Argosy University/Orange County
3501 West Sunflower Avenue, Suite 110
Santa Ana, CA 92704-9888


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