Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy degree programme from Pacific Oaks College is a unique degree programme for developing clinically skilled, culturally attuned marital and family therapists and counselors.

This graduate programme integrates a commitment to understanding the power of culture, oppression, and society on the developmental process.By understanding various cultures and the impact of social-political context on the developing mind and behavior, our M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy programme provides a sound foundation for graduates to work effectively as therapists who exhibit integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion, and personal presence.

Career

Students can go into these careers:

Marriage and Family Therapists

Mental Health Counselors

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

School Psychologists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Counseling Skills

Interface of Society and Human Development

Clinical Theories of Child Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Pacific Oaks College

Completed application for admission

Application fee

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Resume

Personal statement

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Two letters of recommendation; one must be from a current or previous supervisor

Interview

Essay for specialization

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

30912 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30912 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30912 USD / year

≈ 30912 USD / year

Living costs

Pasadena

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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pasadena

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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