Welcome to the School of Psychology's Department of Marriage and Family. We hope that you find the information here helpful as you explore the possibility of further studies in the field of Marriage and Family. Below is a quick at-a-glance comparison of the three programs offered by the department. For more in-depth information follow the title links.
| MSMFT:
| MAFS:
| CFME:
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Masters of Science:
Marital and Family Therapy
| Master of Arts:
Family Studies
| Certificate in Marriage
and Family Enrichment
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Degree program that prepares students with clinical skills for licensure as marital and family therapists
| Degree program that
prepares students with
knowledge and skills
in family life education
| Non-degree program that provides entry level training in educational task of preventive family enrichment
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2 year 106 unit program
| 2 year 80 unit program
| 24 unit program
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Clinical Training
| Non-clinical training
| Non-clinical training
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Vocational Goals include: Private Practice; Community Mental Health; Ministry
| Vocational Goals Include:
Teaching and Education;
Research; Ministry
| Exploration in further training toward MFT or Family Educator, or enhancement of current knowledge and skills
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no tracks
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Certified Family Life
Educator (CFLE) track available
| no tracks
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Which program is best for you?
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Related Links:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Board of Behavioral Science
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
National Council on Family Relations