Overview
Marriage and Family Therapy from Fresno Pacific University is ideal for any student desiring to help in the healing process of those who have experienced hurt, pain and hardship in life. The program prepares you and covers the content areas required for the California Marriage and Family Therapy licensure exams.
Careers
Graduating with an MFT degree from the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary prepares you for California licensure* as a therapist. FPU Biblical Seminary graduates work as therapists in private counseling centers, their own private practices, county mental health facilities among other places. After graduation, you will continue the 3,000 hour internship requirement for CA state licensing; once the hours are completed you may then apply through the Board of Behavioral Science to take the Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy exam
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar
- The Church and God's Mission in the World
- Understanding, Interpreting, and Teaching Scripture
- Theology for Integration
- Story of the Church & Its Theology
- Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
65 SCH
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Psychology Counselling Psychology View 231 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Commitment to and desire for Christian ministry and service
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Three reference letters: one from a Pastor or Spiritual mentor, one from a professor or employer, and one from a friend
- Official GRE exam scores
- Three prerequisite courses: intro to psychology, abnormal psychology, and human development
- Fifty hours of face-to-face counseling experience
- Personal profile questions
- Short answer questions
- Apply Online
- Include statement of intent
Tuition Fee
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International
17550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Fresno
990 - 1485 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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