Overview

The Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: African American Family Studies online degree programme explores mental health theory and practice from a deep culture-centered perspective, preparing students to become professionals who use a culturally relevant approach to therapy.

The Marriage and Family Therapy - African American Family Studies Online specialization programme from Pacific Oaks College was developed to specifically address the lack of mental health service providers equipped to respond to the unique emotional needs of ethnic minorities—African Americans in particular. Students will learn how to advocate for the improvement of, and access to, effective mental health care for African American communities.

This programme is offered in a “cohort” model, providing a culturally transformational educational experience. Students start the programme at the same time and, except for students who take a break in their studies, continue with their fellow cohort members throughout their educational journey. Together, faculty and students create a learning community that challenges both the personal and professional development of all participants. Students in this marriage and family therapy programme also receive intensive supervised field experience that can help prepare them to move directly into the workforce as a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate after graduation.

Career

Students can go into these careers:

Marriage and Family Therapists

Mental Health Counselors

School Psychologists

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advocacy in the African-American Community

African-American Families, Historical Trauma and Recovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 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

62 SCH

Delivered

Online

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

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Non-residents

31942 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31942 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

31942 USD / year

≈ 31942 USD / year

Funding

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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

Funding

Scholarships Information

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