MA - Master of Arts in Psychology
A Closer Look at CalSouthern’s MA With an Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy

CalSouthern’s Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) program is a degree program designed for those interested in pursuing a career in marriage and family therapy. If you’re drawn to helping people with emotional issues or relationship problems, perhaps this career path is right for you. And CalSouthern’s marriage and family therapy degree program is a track toward licensure in the state of California; the program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure. (Since these requirements change periodically, you’re encouraged to maintain contact with the Board of Behavioral Sciences to remain informed about all licensing requirements. The program may or may not meet the educational requirements of other states. Of course, CalSouthern’s faculty and staff stand ready to give guidance, answer questions, and provide any support you might need as you progress through the MA program.)

CalSouthern’s MA is a marriage and family therapy degree program that will teach you a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques to improve, restore, or maintain the mental health of individuals, couples, and families. You’ll develop the personal qualities that are essential to effective therapeutic practice, including sensitivity, insightfulness, compassion, and integrity. You’ll also become attuned to ethical and multicultural issues that pertain to marriage and family therapy.

While the MA with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy is a long-term commitment, it is the CalSouthern degree program that’s your fastest and most direct path to licensure in the state of California. It will also provide the foundational, master’s-level knowledge to prepare you for CalSouthern’s doctoral program, should you decide to pursue your PsyD.

Regardless of your ultimate educational and career goals, once you enroll in the MA with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy degree program, you’ll become a valued member of the CalSouthern community. This means that you’ll be mentored by a faculty comprised of mental health practitioners who are accomplished experts in their fields, as well as dedicated and gifted educators with special expertise in CalSouthern’s online learning methodology. You’ll also be supported by an administration and staff that make your satisfaction and your success their number-one priority. It’s what sets CalSouthern apart from other online universities and it’s something we take great pride in.

Please take a few minutes to explore our website and learn more about the MA program and the CalSouthern School of Behavioral Sciences. Or, give us a call. Learn for yourself what makes CalSouthern stand out among your other educational options.

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MA Credits:
Required to complete: 50
Cost per credit: $330


OBJECTIVES

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...

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Master of Arts in Psychology degree program requires a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent completed at an appropriately accredited institution. The MA in Psychology degree requires 50 graduate semester units beyond the Bachelor's degree.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Arts in Psychology degree requires a total of 50 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.
  • ...

 
View a short overview of MA in Psychology course, MFT 6504
Dr. Barbara Grimes discusses practicum training at CalSouthern

View per credit tuition
Degree Type Tuition Cost Per Credit
Bachelor's Degree$250
Single Subject Courses (Undergraduate)$250
Master's Degree$330
Doctoral Degree$330
Juris Doctor Degree$295
Single Subject Courses (Graduate)$330