MA/MS in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Students in this clinical psychology master's, housed in the school of education and psychology, prepare to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. The degree leads toward California licensure as a marriage and family therapist or as a professional clinical counselor. The school offers several delivery options. A full-time daytime schedule is based in Malibu, an evening schedule serves those with daytime obligations, an online version removes the need to relocate, and a Latinx-focused track prepares clinicians to serve those communities. Duration and unit requirements vary by option, ranging from two years to beyond thirty months. Applicants are not asked for standardized test scores; the school looks instead at dedication and capability. Alumni find positions at hospitals, schools, public agencies and independent practices. Prospective students can request information, join an overview session led by faculty, and finish the brief online application.