Azusa Pacific University
About the Program
The Department of Graduate Psychology at Azusa Pacific University offers two degrees, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, and an APA accredited Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology. The M.A. prepares students for California state licensure as an MFT; the Psy.D. prepares students for California state licensure as a psychologist. Our curriculum is oriented to develop core competencies in psychology in our students. We emphasize relationship, research and evaluation, assessment, intervention, consultation, and supervision competencies. In addition, we expect students to develop competencies to provide services across diverse populations. Our program has an interdisciplinary sequence of courses, relating psychology to ethics and theology. The Department of Graduate Psychology offers its master's degree program on APU's Azusa campus as well as at the Orange County, San Diego, and Ventura Regional Centers.
http://www.apu.edu/bas/graduatepsychology/programs/
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Psychology | 60% | |
| Family Therapy | 20% | |
| Family Studies | 10% | |
| Child/Human Development | 10% |
Address & Contact Information
Graduate Program
Master's Level
- Theories of Psychotherapy
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Research Methodology
- Psychotherapy & Cultural Diversity
- Addictions, Assessment andInterventions
- Legal, Ethical & Moral Issues in Therapy
- Crisis and Trauma in community Mental Health
- Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
- Career Development Theories and Techniques
- Marriage Therapy & DomesticViolence
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Psychological Assessment
- Introduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills
- Introduction to Clinical Practice: Advanced Skills
- Introduction to Clinical Practice: Group Skills
- Psychobiology & Psychopharmacology
- Clinical Placement I
- Clinical Placement II
- Moral Identity Formation and Psychotherapy
- Spiritual Formation and Psychotherapy
- Interdisciplinary Integration and Psychotherapy
- Clinical Consultation
Doctoral Level
Clinical Practicum I: Professional Practice and an Introduction to Case Conceptualization
- Clinical Practicum II: Legal and Ethical Competence
- Psychology and Systems Theory
- Theories of Change and Evidence -based Treatment
- Assessment II: Personality
- Assessment III: Intelligence anf Academics
Adult Psychology
Family Psychology
Child Psychology
Adolescent Psychology
History & Systems of Psychology
Social Psychology
Addictive Behaviors
Research Design I
- Research Design II
- Couples Therot & Therapy
- Biblical Ethics & Psychotherapy
- Clinical Practicum III: Diversity Competence
- Clinical Practicum IV: Domestic Violence and Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Cognition
- Dissertation Development
- Gerontology
- Social Ethics & Psychotherapy
- Clinical Practicum V: Interdisciplinary Integration
- Clinical Practicum VI: The Future Psychologist- Management, Private Practice and Advocacy
- Psychobiology
- Consultation in Clinical Psychology
- Supervision in Clinical Psychology
- Dissertation I
- Dissertation II
- Dissertation III
- Dissertation IV
- Predoctoral Internship
- Moral and Spiritual Identity Formation in the Family
- Assesment IV: Projectives
- Dissertation V
- Dissertation IV
- Psychopharmacology
- Techniques of Change: Cognitive-behvvioral Interventions
- Techniques of Change: Solution-focused Brief Therapy
- Techniques of Change: Psychodynamic Intervations
- Electives
Assessment II (Personality), III (Intelligence and Academics), & IV (Projectives)
- Adult Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Child Psychology
- History & Systems of Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Addictive Behaviors
- Research Design I & II
- Couples Theory & Therapy
- Biblical Ethics & Psychotherapy
- Treatment Planning
- Cognition
- Dissertation Development
- Moral and Spiritual Identity Formation in the Family
- Gerontology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Social Ethics & Psychotherapy
- Psychobiology
- Consultation & Clinical Psychology
- Supervision in Clinical Psychology
- Dissertation I, II, III, IV, V, VI
- Psychopharmacology
- Techniques of Change: Cognitive-behavioral Interventions
- Techniques of Change: Solution-focused Brief Therapy
- Techniques of Change: Psychodynamic Interventions
Family Forensic Psychology Concentration (Optional)
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Assessment
- Family Forensic Psychology I
- Family Forensic Psychology II
Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy Concentration (Optional)
- Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy I
- Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy II
- Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy III
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
The Psy.D. curriculum has been designed to meet the requirements of the American Psychological Association for professional education in psychology. Courses stress the importance of critical thinking in the discipline of psychology, and the curriculum provides a breadth of knowledge regarding scientific psychology. Cultural and individual diversity perspectives are woven into the curriculum. Clinical education and application of scientific knowledge to clinical domains are stressed throughout the curriculum. The Psy.D. embodies an emphasis in Family Psychology. All courses incorporate a systemic perspective on psychology that includes an awareness of the dynamic interaction between individuals, interpersonal relationships, and the environment.
Director: Samuel Girguis, Psy.D.
sgirguis@apu.edu
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The MFT curriculum is designed to meet the current requirements for California licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. This degree program is intended for individuals who wish to develop a sound foundation in the theoretical and applied practice of professional counseling with individuals, couples, and families. Also included in the program are interdisciplinary studies in theology, ethics, and psychotherapy.
Program Locations
The Department of Graduate Psychology offers its master's degree program on APU's Azusa campus as well as at the Orange County, San Diego, and Ventura Regional Centers. Information may be obtained by contacting the program director of the local site administrator.
Azusa Campus Program
Director: Vicki Ewing, M.A., M.F.T.
vewing@apu.edu
Department of Graduate Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
(626) 815-5009
Orange County Regional Center
Director: Vicki Ewing, M.A., M.F.T.
vewing@apu.edu
1915 Orangewood Ave., Ste. 100
Orange, CA 92668-2046
(714) 935-0260
San Diego Regional Center
Director: Aimee Vadnais, Psy.D., M.F.T.
avadnais@apu.edu
5353 Misson Center Rd., Ste. 300
San Diego, CA 92108-1306
(619) 718-9655
Ventura Regional Center
Director: Michelle Browning, Ph.D.
mcbrowning@apu.edu
445 E. Esplanade Drive, Ste. 200
Oxnard, CA 93036-2145
(805) 988-1267