Chapman University
Marriage & Family Therapy Program
About the Program
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January 01, 2009 The Master of Arts in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy program provides a solid foundation for practice as a marriage and family therapist. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in California, license or certification in other states, and membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. The program includes a substantial practicum component in which the students work under the supervision of department faculty and staff in a counseling setting, either in the clinic sponsored by the department or at some other approved site. Students in this program complete a minimum of 54 semester credits
Program Overview
Program Administrator:
Dr. Sheryl Ralph
Department Emphasis:
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Therapy | 100% |
Campus Enrollment:
65
Programs Options:
Master's Address & Contact Information
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One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866United States
33° 47' 35.9196" N, 117° 51' 7.2792" W
Graduate Program
Director:
Dr. Brennan Peterson
Courses Offered:
- The Counseling Process
- Family Life Cycle and Aging
- Assessment of Individuals and Families
- Research and Bibliograpic Methods
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Systems of Psychotherapy for Marriage and Family Therapist
- Systems Theory and Family Therapy
- Couple Therapy and Domestic Violence
- Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis
- Principles and Techniques of Individual Therapy
- Multicultural Issues in Therapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Children/Adolescents
- Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Disorders
- Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse
- Practicum I & II
- Research Design and Analysis
- Topic Courses in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Independent Study
- Advanced Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy
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Applications are due March 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Those with an undergraduate major other than psychology must complete 6 specific prerequisite courses. The GRE is not required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Tuition during the 2007-2008 academic year is $680 per unit, although financial assistance is available for qualified students. Please visit our website for additional information about the application process, application materials, and program requirements.