Hayward,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay
California State University, East Bay
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Hayward United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,379
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The concentration's main objective is to prepare future psychotherapists for California Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and/or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) internship licensure. Students may complete extra coursework to fulfill LPCC and MFT internship prerequisites (refer to BBS Sections 4980.37, 4980.41(a)(4)&(5) for MFT and 4999.33 for LPCC). These supplementary LPCC classes help fulfill clinical experience hours needed for licensure applications. Students can complete LPCC requirements concurrently with their M.S. in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy specialization.
The MFT curriculum emphasizes relationship-centered counseling with an emphasis on multicultural diversity, teamwork in treatment, wellness, resilience, and recovery. Instructors guide students in fostering resilience and applying strength-based therapeutic techniques. Classroom learning paired with hands-on clinical training equips graduates to practice from a relational viewpoint.
The 60-unit Master of Science in Counseling program follows university and degree specifications. These requirements ensure comprehensive exposure to subject matter, practical experience, and research. Those pursuing Pupil Personnel Service Credentials in School Counseling or School Psychology should consult their respective program pages. The PPS Credential can be earned simultaneously with the M.S. in Counseling through School Counseling or School Psychology specializations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
University application (submitted via Cal State Apply)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts
Department application (submitted via Masters of Science in Counseling application)
Personal Statement
Current Resume
Official Transcripts
Three academic/professional letters of recommendation (use EPSY Admissions Application Recommendation Form)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE - not required for school counseling program)
California Basic Skills Test (CBEST - required score of 123 or better for school counseling and school psychology programs)
Prerequisites (see curriculum requirements below) are not required for admission, but must be completed prior to start of graduate coursework in the Fall term of admission to the program.
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts
Department application (submitted via Masters of Science in Counseling application)
Personal Statement
Current Resume
Official Transcripts
Three academic/professional letters of recommendation (use EPSY Admissions Application Recommendation Form)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE - not required for school counseling program)
California Basic Skills Test (CBEST - required score of 123 or better for school counseling and school psychology programs)
Prerequisites (see curriculum requirements below) are not required for admission, but must be completed prior to start of graduate coursework in the Fall term of admission to the program.
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5
Tuition
USD
14,379