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Marriage and Family Therapy (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Marriage and Family Therapy is a specialized professional degree preparing students to practice marriage and family therapy. Graduates who also complete the state-mandated 240 direct client contact hours are eligible for the State of California Marriage and Family Therapy license.

Duration: Minimum 60 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The 60 units are all required courses, including EDCO 541 Theories in Counseling, EDUC 515 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy, EDUC 546 Psychopathology for Marriage and Family Therapy, EDUC 634 Couples Counseling, EDUC 635 Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, practicum courses (EDUC 644, 645a/b) and a capstone leadership project.

Career pathways

Marriage and family therapy practice; eligibility for the California Marriage and Family Therapy license after meeting state requirements.

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Application information

Duration: Minimum 60 units

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