Overview
About the program
The 63-unit Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy program from University of the West prepares students to meet requirements for California licensure to provide psychotherapy as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT).
Beyond having mastered standard MFT competencies, UWest graduates are:
- Grounded in Recovery-Oriented Practice, putting clients at the heart of treatment, focusing upon co-creating a life worth living
- Well-practiced at making ethical decisions from the overlapping lenses of multiculturalism, Buddhist psychology, and biomedical/behavioral health law and ethics
- Clinically and personally skilled in contemplative practice
- Versed in effective practices that borrow heavily from Buddhist psychology, such as Mindfulness-Based
- Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion
- Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Training
- Trained in the fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples
- Experienced in the applications of Interpersonal Neurobiology from the inside out
The university takes pride in offering small teacher-student ratio, diversity, and individual attention in the classroom as the faculty nurtures all aspects of the therapist’s personhood, particularly intrapersonal awareness, interpersonal and multicultural knowledge, and the skills to turn this awareness and knowledge into helpful interactions with others. In 2015, UWest’s MA in Psychology was ranked as the 9th most affordable graduate psychology program in the United States.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- The 42-unit Master of Arts in Psychology – Multicultural Counseling (MCC) is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in mental health but whose baccalaureate degree is in an unrelated field as well as those who are returning to school after a long gap.
- This program is an excellent way for human services professionals to update and upgrade their training. The program is also suitable for international students desiring a solid introduction to mental health care.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 1318 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application – Complete the UWest online application.
- $100 Application fee – This is non-refundable and may be made by check or credit card. Please make checks out to: University of the West.
- Statement of Purpose – Your original statement of purpose should be 500-600 words (typed, double-spaced), describing your interest in a specific area of study at UWest and your goals beyond achieving an advanced degree.
- Official Transcripts – Copies of transcripts from all universities you’ve attended. Transcripts must be sealed and sent directly from the school(s) to the Enrollment Office.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Diploma – Submit a copy of your most recently earned diploma.
- Official documents
- English Proficiency Verification
- Documentation of Finances
Tuition Fee
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International
13452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
13452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rosemead
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.