The primary objectives of the Master of Arts in Psychology degree program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy are to provide learners with the knowledge and ability to: Integrate professional psychological knowledge with skills that can be applied to enhance and individual’s professional career and individual growth. Discriminate between a br...
The primary objectives of the Master of Arts in Psychology degree program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy are to provide learners with the knowledge and ability to: Integrate professional psychological knowledge with skills that can be applied to enhance and individual’s professional career and individual growth. Discriminate between a broad range of issues that may arise within marriage and family relationships. Develop personal qualities that are integral to the counseling situation such as integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion and personal presence. Analyze and apply a variety of effective psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities to improve, restore or maintain healthy individual, couples, and family relationships. Integrate a multicultural awareness of human diversity as it pertains to clinical situations of assessment and treatment with individuals. Create an awareness of ethical behavior as it relates to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Prepare for positions in which the learners will accrue supervised counseling experiences in approved clinical settings. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology. Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively. Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
Admission to the MA in Psychology degree program requires a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent completed at an appropriately approved or accredited institution. The MA in Psychology degree requires 48 graduate semester units beyond the Bachelor's degree.
The MA in Psychology degree requires a total of 48 graduate semester units completed in the field of study beyond a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher. Official transcripts on file for graduate transfer units accepted by the University and for the Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. All...
The MA in Psychology degree requires a total of 48 graduate semester units completed in the field of study beyond a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher. Official transcripts on file for graduate transfer units accepted by the University and for the Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. All financial obligations to the University paid in full.
