This master’s degree in psychology is accredited by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and provides most coursework for the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licenses. Successful completion will allow the candidate to apply for internship status with the Board to accrue the post-degree hours of supervised practice necessary for state licensure.
Program Coordinators
Carrie Aigner, Ph.D.
Jen Petullo, M.A., LMFT.
707-826-3757
The Program
Students completing this program will have demonstrated:
- workable knowledge of standard psychotherapeutic techniques
- knowledge of and conformance to the laws, regulations, and professional ethics related to the practice of a master’s level psychotherapist
- the ability to understand and utilize research related to the field of counseling psychology
- appreciation and knowledge of issues of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religions as they relate to providing effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
The master’s program counseling concentration provides a solid foundation in clinical theory and research, along with extensive training in clinical skills. Supervised fieldwork/ practica are a required part of the program, including experience in our on-site counseling clinic. Students are required to either pass a cumulative exam or complete a master’s thesis. The cumulative exam is given in the fourth semester. The program is administered by a faculty committee that plans the curriculum, makes program policy, and selects students for admission.
Prerequisites for Admission
The following courses must be completed before the start of the program: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Research Design in Psychology, and Introductory Statistics.
At least two courses in: abnormal psychology, human development, personality theory, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, interviewing and counseling.
Program Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Some experience in human services and/or research
- Goals that match the program’s objectives
- The potential for becoming an effective and ethical psychotherapist
- Resume
- Prerequisite verification form
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication