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Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program
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Credits:
60
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Degree:
Master of Education
Program Description
The Marriage and Family Therapy master's program in California with optional Professional Clinical Counselor concentration provides graduate-level professional training for licensure with a strong commitment to an evolving multicultural society. Students are prepared to meet the licensing standards of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Students learn and apply the principles and best practices of counseling, including various psychotherapeutic techniques for work with individuals, couples, families and groups; group counseling, and consultation to organizations and communities. They study human development, dysfunctional behavior and mental illness. They learn to assess, diagnose and treat within the scope of the Marriage and Family Therapists'/Professional Clinical Counselors' practice and become able to utilize community resources for referrals. Students are equipped to work in community mental health centers, agencies, and organizations, and are employable within and covered by managed care organizations and health plans. They learn and apply strategies for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, domestic violence, the spectrum of mental illnesses; and learn to use psychoeducational techniques aimed to prevent such disorders. They study research design and methodology and become familiar with state regulations applicable to marriage and Family therapy practice.
Licensure & Credentialing
This program provides the academic preparation for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure application and Clinical Professional Counselor licensure in the state of California. See the licensure status for all states.
For more information, please contact Admissions at 1-800-829-4723.
Curriculum
The core program provides the academic preparation for California licensure as a marriage and family therapist. The program of study may not exceed 60 credits. Courses should be taken in sequence indicated on program sheet. A maximum of 4 courses may be taken each term.
This course is only available at California locations and may not be offered at other locations. This course explores the intersection of the diversity of California culture and the practice of mental health counseling. Topics include: gender, gender identity and sexual expression; diversity in family organization and living arrangement; cultural and religious beliefs specific to California and the understanding necessary to provide effective therapy; family and community violence, crisis and emergency response, and treatment of trauma; local and regional supports and resources available to individuals and families; and socioeconomic factors specific to the diverse cultures found in California. Topics include child and intimate partner abuse, elder abuse and reporting requirements. (7 clock hours). this course include the fundamental occupational tasks of assessment, case presentation and collaboration, team membership and client interaction.
This course provides an experiential approach to career development for mental health, school and rehabilitation counselors to support clients with and without disabilities across the lifespan in both individual and group settings. Orientation to key assessment instruments, online resources, labor market information, transferable skills analysis, job placement strategies and work-related supports will be made to support the career guidance process and to develop comprehensive plans of action for clients.
This course addresses the following Massachusetts State Standard for School Counseling: i. Career counseling.
Students must choose a licensure pathway before selecting their three practicum courses:
- Licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist: CCP 513, CCP 644, and CCP 731
- Dual licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor: CCP 520D, CCP 620D, and CCP 720D
Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of direct face-to-face client contact in no fewer than two terms. A student must be enrolled in a field experience course while counseling clients except as specified in subdivision c of section 4980.42. In addition to the 150 required hours, students must complete 75 hours of either or a combination of the following: Client-centered advocacy as defined in Section 4980.03 or face-to-face experience counseling individuals, couples, families, or groups.
also required: CCP592 Exit Portfolio (non-credit)
Supervised clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. At least one hour of individual supervision per week or two hours of group supervision. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least 100 clock hours.
Supervised clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. At least one hour of individual supervision per week or two hours of group supervision. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least 100 clock hours.
Supervised clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. At least one hour of individual supervision per week or two hours of group supervision. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: 12 units of coursework in the MFT/PCC Program. A practical integration of theory and technique. Supervised practicum/field study experience in clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. A minimum of one hour of individual or triadic supervision, or two hours of group supervision weekly. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least fifty clock hours or six semester units. Students are required to meet BBS and COAMFTE minimum clinical hour requirements.
Prerequisites: 12 units of coursework in the MFT/PCC Program. Supervised practicum/field study experience in clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. At least one hour of individual supervision per week or 2 hours of group supervision. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least fifty clock hours or six semester units. Students are required to meet BBS and COAMFTE minimum clinical hour requirements.
Prerequisites: 12 units of coursework in the MFT/PCC Program. Supervised practicum/field study experience in clinical counseling of individuals, couples, groups, families, and children. At least one hour of individual supervision per week or 2 hours of group supervision. Four hours of case presentations. Continuous registration for this portion of the clinical training until completion of at least fifty clock hours or six semester units. Students are required to meet BBS and COAMFTE minimum clinical hour requirements.
Program Chair
Core Faculty
Senior Instructor
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Admissions
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Admission Test:
No standardized graduate school tests required for admission into non-licensure programs
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students)
Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Please complete the transfer credit request form if you wish to have prior course work evaluated for transfer. Learn more.
Tuition
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Credits:
60
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Cost per credit hour:
$639
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$3,940 - Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.)
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Internship/Practicum Fee:
$400
Note: Rates are as of July, 2022, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
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