Program Features

Distinctions of Our Program

Academic Features

This degree fulfills all academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist as set forth by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. You can see our most recent pass rates for the licensing exams on the BBS website.
Add five units and a few more practicum hours, and graduates also meet all academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor in California.
Exit Project required in place of a thesis.

Professional Development

Clinical interests developed through training in a variety of agencies.
Clinical training and fieldwork experience equips students to work and minister effectively within a variety of settings.
Students in Orange County have the opportunity to complete their practicum placement at the Journeys at Vanguard counseling center located at our Santa Ana campus.
Specific training in clinical conceptualization.
Required personal therapy concurrent with course work benefits the student by giving them the opportunity to be engaged in the therapeutic process as a client.

Program Design

Clinical class sizes are limited to 15 and practicum class sizes are limited to 8.
Full-time students receive a degree in 3 years (7-8 semesters) or 2 years (5 semesters).
Track options that include full or part-time (2-4 years), on campus or online, as well as evening only.
Late afternoon and evening classes.
Note: On campus and Online tracks are separate and students on each track are guaranteed priority registration in their format. Registration across formats is only possible when space is available.

Christian Community

Mentoring and individual attention from faculty and staff.
Emphasis placed on integration of Christianity and psychology.
Environment that facilitates development of a cohesive and supportive community.
Faculty are licensed professionals working in their areas of expertise who are committed to Christian integration in academic excellence, community, and guiding students.