The Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Specialization is designed to provide students with all the educational competencies and a portion of the experience competencies required by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license. The program trains individuals to work in a variety of settings, including community agencies, county and state agencies, hospitals, private practice, and to provide consulting to businesses and agencies. Emphasis is placed on developmental and preventative concerns, especially those of children.