University of Massachusetts Global MA In Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
2022– 2023
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of Massachusetts Global
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This program is designed to help students acquire a broad-based knowledge of psychology in its historical and cultural contexts, both as an empirical science of human behavior and as a foundation for a professional career in human services.
The Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy explores areas such as advanced psychopathology, diagnosis, child abuse reporting, crisis and trauma counseling, community and environmental mental health, and human diversity. It includes a substantial experimental component in which the student works under supervision at an approved counseling site.
The degree curriculum meets the education requirements for licensure in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
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Sheri Veges, Academic Advisor, sheri.veges@umassglobal.edu
University of Massachusetts Global at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 UCEN 204F
(661) 362-5873COC Transfer Pathway
Students and COC advisors may use the Course Articulation Database to verify articulation: http://services.brandman.edu/studentservices/TransferCredit/
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• Applicants must have regular admission status prior to enrollment in graduate coursework.
• Department of Psychology Supplemental: includes Licensing and Certification and Ethical & Professional Responsibility Statement.
Note that licensing and certification agencies typically have regulations denying licensure or certification to anyone who has been convicted of a felony, most especially one which reflects an offense which would be a cause for disciplinary action if committed by one already holding the license. Please contact the licensing board in the state you plan to license for clarification of how a conviction may affect licensing. This clarification should be done before the application for admission to this program is submitted.
• Psychology Program Introduction Video: viewing and acknowledging that the video was reviewed
• Autobiographical Statement, 3 – 4 pages: The autobiographical statement should be sent directly to campus to which you are applying. Include childhood, family and (if applicable) marital data and values derived from these experiences in relation to your choice of a career in marriage and family therapy/counseling. Incorporate two or three relevant experiences that have helped to shape your development and personality. Discuss how you arrived at this point in your career development. Include any relevant professional experience.
• Three Psychology Recommendation Forms
From individuals who know you in a professional, and/or academic, and /or personal context (i.e. skills with youth, intellectual problem solving skills, character). Relatives may not submit recommendations.Financial Aid & Student Services
(661) 362-5873 UCEN 204C
Master of Arts in Psychology, with emphasis in Mariage and Family Therapy
Term 2021-2022
Duration 2 years (If attending full time)
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: $650 per unit Technology Fee: $110 per session Application Fee: Free Graduation Fee: $150
Format Classes are offered as 8 week sessions
Units Marriage and Family Therapy option only: 60 units
Dual Emphasis (MFT and PCC): 69 units
Foundation Courses (15 units - 5 courses) | COC Course Equivalency | Units |
PSYU 501 The Counseling Process | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 508 Life Span Development/Aging and Long Session Care | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 511 Psychological Assessment | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 532 Research and Bibliographic Methods | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 578 Ethical and Professional Issues | No course equivalency | |
Marrige and Family Studies and Therapy (9 units - 3 courses) | COC Course Equivalency |
Units |
PSYU 541 Family Therapy Theories and Techniques: A Modern Emphasis | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 556 Family Systems Theories and Techniques: A Postmodern Emphasis | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 561 Marital Systems & Studies and Domestic Violence | No course equivalency |
3 |
Multicultural Counseling and Techniques (3 units - 1 course) |
Units |
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PSYU 613 Clinical Issue in Human Diversity | No course equivalency |
3 |
Adult Counseling Core (9 units - 3 courses) |
Units |
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PSYU 570 Advanced Psychopathology & Diagnosis | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 575 Advanced Individual Counseling I | No course equivalency |
3 |
PSYU 576 Advanced Individual Counseling II | No course equivalency |
3 |
Specialized Topics (24 units) |
Units |
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PSYU 533 Psychopharmacology |
3 |
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PSYU 565 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Child Abuse Reporting |
3 |
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PSYU 581 Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Disorders |
3 |
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PSYU 582 Community and Environmental Mental Health |
3 |
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PSYU 586 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse |
3 |
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PSYU 595 Crisis and Trauma Counseling |
3 |
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PSYU 617 Transition to Work and Career |
3 | |
PSYU 652 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling |
3 | |
Practicum (9 units) |
Units | |
PSYU 688 Practicum I |
3 | |
PSYU 689 Practicum II |
3 | |
PSYU 690 Practicum III |
3 |
69 Total Units Required at University of Massachusetts Global Dual Emphasis MFT / PCC (69 units- 23 courses) With the help of an advisor and based on the student’s
articulation at the time of admission.
60 Total Units Required at University of Massachusetts Global MFT - Only ( 60 units - 20 courses)