Overview

This unique Marriage and Family Therapy - LGBTQIA and Studies Specialization from Pacific Oaks College offers curriculum informed by the strengths and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. The LGBTQIA+ Studies Specialization guides future practitioners in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively in clinical settings with LGBTQIA+ individuals and families in addition to other communities.

Graduates who earn their M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy with an LGBTQIA+ Studies Specialization will be uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate mental health services at any mental health agency.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness people in the LGBTQIA+ community with mental illnesses often face a perceived double stigma and can benefit from trained, LGBTQ-inclusive therapists who are capable of providing comprehensive treatment and family support.

This specialization seeks to prepare competent professionals through emphasizing a cultural, developmental, and relational framework in marriage and family therapy while also focusing on the diverse mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, and families. Additionally, particular interest is concentrated on the psychological impact of culture, history, heteronormativity, trauma, and intersectionality on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Finally, the Pacific Oaks College educational experience of this MFT program specialization’s cohort model is culturally transformational; it is an intensely dynamic, intellectually relevant process. Together, faculty and students create a learning community that uniquely challenges both the personal and professional development of all participants.

Career

Marriage counselors and family therapists work as clinicians in a variety of settings, including:

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers
Facilities that address intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance abuse
Hospitals
Individual and family services
State and local government, excluding education and hospitals
Outpatient care centers
Practitioner offices
Nursing and residential care facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Counseling Skills

Interface of Society and Human Development

Clinical Theories of Child Development

Family Systems

Psychopathology of Adulthood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round, three convenient starting dates for campus-based students.

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Gender & Sexuality Studies View 210 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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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

Admission 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 Fee

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International

30500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

30500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

30500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1250 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for Pasadena

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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