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MA in Psychology, Professional Clinical Counseling

Practice your counseling technique and gain hands-on experience in professional clinical. In this program, you’ll explore research, bibliographic methods, counseling MA in Psychology ethical issues, human diversity, psychopathology, diagnosis, assessment and life span development.

Enter a Program that Stands Out Among Clinical Psychology Master’s Programs in California

The Master of Arts in Psychology, Professional Clinical Counseling meets the education requirements in California for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Business and Professions Code section 4999.33) or certification in other states.

As a master's in counseling psychology student, you will:

  • Apply career development theories and techniques to work/career issues and problems.
  • Implement theory and techniques from multiple orientations to address therapeutic problems of individuals.
  • Utilize assessment techniques to include crisis evaluation and diagnostic assessment to focus on clinical cases.
  • Use ethical and professional decision-making to study issues in the practice of psychotherapy and counseling.
  • Implement theory and techniques to facilitate a group process.
  • Analyze the role of psychopharmacological agents on the prevention and treatment of psychological dysfunction.
  • Analyze the role of environmental factors and community resources in providing mental health services.
  • Advanced Individual Counseling: Implement theory and techniques from multiple orientations to therapeutic problems of individuals.

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Spring II (Mar 8, 2021)

Estimated Tuition

$670/Credit

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Ways to Learn

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Available Campuses

Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Antelope Valley Campus
39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 203, Palmdale, CA 93551
Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Victorville Campus
13911 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Victorville, CA 92392
Yuba City Campus
3301 East Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA 95991
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Visalia Campus
337 N. Plaza Dr., Visalia, CA 93291
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Irvine Campus
16355 Laguna Canyon Road, 1st Floor, Irvine, CA 92618
Santa Clarita Campus
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room UCEN 204c, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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    The counseling program prepared me for my surprise career in behavioral health by providing me with a strong background and practical experience in counseling techniques and a strong skill set in research and critical thinking—key in building a leadership career.
    Robert P. | M.A. Psychology,
    All of my instructors inspired me. They were working in the field as well as teaching, so the stories they shared made it relatable and attainable. The staff and faculty are all very positive and provide motivation for the students.
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    The professors realized I have a life and wanted to pursue my dreams. They didn’t make me feel like I had to choose between family and school. They made me feel like I could be successful in both.
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    Program Curriculum

    • Foundation Courses

       
      PSYU 501 The Counseling Process

      3
      PSYU 508 Life Span Development/Aging and Long Term Care

      3
      PSYU 511 Psychological Assessment

      3
      PSYU 532 Research and Bibliographic Methods

      3
      PSYU 578 Ethical and Professional Issues

      3
      Foundation Courses Subtotal

      15
      Marriage Therapy/Domestic Violence

       
      PSYU 561 Marital Systems and Studies and Domestic Violence

      3
      Marriage Therapy/Domestic Violence Subtotal

      3
      Multicultural Counseling and Techniques

       
      PSYU 613 Clinical Issues in Human Diversity

      3
      Multicultural Counseling and Techniques Subtotal

      3
      Adult Counseling Core

       
      PSYU 570 Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis

      3
      PSYU 575 Advanced Individual Counseling I

      3
      PSYU 576 Advanced Individual Counseling II

      3
      Adult Counseling Core Subtotal

      9
      Specialized Topics

       
      PSYU 533 Psychopharmacology

      3
      PSYU 565 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology and Child Abuse Reporting

      3
      PSYU 581 Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Disorders

      3
      PSYU 582 Community and Environmental Mental Health

      3
      PSYU 586 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse

      3
      PSYU 595 Crisis and Trauma Counseling

      3
      PSYU 617 Transition to Work and Career

      3
      PSYU 652 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

      3
      Specialized Topics Subtotal

      24
      Practicum

       
      PSYU 688 Practicum I *

      3
      PSYU 689 Practicum II *

      3
      PSYU 690 Practicum III *

      3
      Practicum Subtotal

      9
      *If a student does not complete the required practicum hours and/or the Capstone Case Study during the PSYU 688, 689, 690 course series, s/he will be enrolled in a required PSYU 695 Practicum Continuation course (0 credits) and required to pay a Practicum Continuation fee, per each course and session, until the student receives a P in the PSYU 688, 689, 690 courses or until the student's seven-year program completion timeline has expired. Students will accumulate hours toward their practicum requirements only when enrolled in PSYU 688, 689, 690, or 695.

       
      Total Credits

      63
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    Nakisha Castillo, D.M.F.T.

    Psychology Field Director, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Governance and Appeals Committee Chair

    Specialty

    Psychology

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    Marnie Elam, Ph.D

    Associate Professor of Psychology and Curriculum Academic Committee Chair

    Specialty

    Psychology

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    Will Gibson SAS

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    William Gibson, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor of Psychology

    Specialty

    Psychology

    Counseling

    Marriage and Family Therapy

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    Jennifer Good PsyD

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    Jennifer Good, Psy.D.

    Assistant Professor of Psychology and Vice-Chair Faculty Personnel Committee

    Specialty

    Psychology

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