Azusa Pacific University

Department of Graduate Pscyhology

Last Updated

October 24, 2016

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

Program Administrator

Dr. Marjorie Graham- Howard (Chair)

Department Emphasis

60% Family Psychology
20% Family Therapy
10% Family Studies
10% Child/Human Development

Campus Enrollment

9,258

Program Options

Master’s
Doctoral

Areas of Study

Therapy (Couples, Marriage, or Family) - Doctoral
Therapy (Couples, Marriage, or Family) - Master's

Department Address

901 East Alosta Avenue
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
United States

Phone Number

626-815-5008 (Psy.D) 626-815-5009 (M.A.)

Website

http://www.apu.edu

Graduate Program

Graduate Director

Dr. Marjorie Graham Howard (Chair)

Graduate Courses Offered

Theories of Psychotherapy
Advanced Development Psychology
Psychopathology
Research Methodology
Psychotherapy and Cultural Diversity
Addictions, Assessment, and Interventions
Legal, Ethical, and Moral Issues in Therapy
Crisis and Trauma in Community Mental Health
Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
Marriage Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychological Assessment
Introduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills
Introduction to Clinical Practice: Advanced Skills
Group Skills
Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology
Clinical Placement I
Clinical Placement II
Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy
Moral Identity Formation and Psychotherapy
Psychopathology
ntroduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills
Advanced Development Psychology
Psychotherapy and Cultural Diversity
Christian Spiritual Formation and Psychotherapy
Assessment I
Family Therapy
Clinical Practicum
Interdisciplinary Integration and Psychotherapy
Clinical Practicum I: Professional Practice and 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 and Academics
Adult Psychology
Family Psychology
Child Psychology
Adolescent Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Social Psychology
Addictive Behaviors
Research Design I
Research Design I
Couples Theory and Therapy
Biblical Ethics and Psychotherapy
Clinical Practicum III: Diversity Competency
Clinical Practicum IV: Domestic Violence and Case Conceptualization
Treatment Planning
Cognition
Dissertation Development
Gerontology
Social Ethics and 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
Assessment IV: Projectives
Dissertation V
Dissertation VI
Psychopharmacology
Techniques of Change: Cognitive-behavioral Interventions
Techniques of Change: Solution-focused Brief Therapy
Techniques of Change: Psychodynamic
Special Topics
Family Forensic Psychology Concentration
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Forensic Assessment
Family Forensic Psychology I
Family Forensic Psychology II
Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy Concentration
Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy I
Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy II
Psychodynamic Systems of Psychotherapy III

Master's Level

Masters Program Options

Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy

Masters Comments

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.

[email protected]

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.

[email protected]

1915 Orangewood Ave., Ste. 100

Orange, CA 92668-2046

(714) 935-0260

San Diego Regional Center

Director: Aimee Vadnais, Psy.D., M.F.T.

[email protected]

5353 Misson Center Rd., Ste. 300

San Diego, CA 92108-1306

(619) 718-9655

Ventura Regional Center

Director: Michelle Browning, Ph.D.

[email protected]

445 E. Esplanade Drive, Ste. 200

Oxnard, CA 93036-2145

(805) 988-1267

Doctoral Level

Doctoral Program Options

Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Family Psychology

Doctoral Comments

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.

[email protected]

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.