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
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rosemead, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 860 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6885 USD / year

≈ 6885 USD / year
Out-of-State

6885 USD / year

≈ 6885 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6885 USD / year

≈ 6885 USD / year

Living costs

Rosemead

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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