Curriculum for the Aliento Program
The following curriculum below outlines the program-specific courses offered in the MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Latinx Communities. The remainder of the courses and curriculum follow the general requirements for our Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
*Latinx specific courses are taken at the Irvine campus.
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
|
PSY 672 |
Spanish Language and Culture: Beginning Conversations and Understanding Linguistic
Context |
3 3 |
|
PSY 672A |
Continuation of Spanish Language and Culture: Beginning Conversations and Understand
Linguistic Context |
3 |
| PSY 674 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders: Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
| PSY 675 | Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families: Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
| PSY 676 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
| PSY 677 | Multicultural Counseling: Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
| PSY 678 | Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
| PSY 679 | Individual, Couple, and Family Development: A Life Cycle Approach, Latinx Emphasis | 3 |
|
PSY 662 |
Clinical Practicum |
2,2,2 |
The courses listed below are considered foundational courses to all of our master's programs, including the Latinx mental health emphasis. Students who have completed any of these courses at the undergraduate level may seek permission to waive such courses, provided they were completed at a regionally accredited institution, within the last seven years, at a grade of "B" or better. Additionally, students can test out of these courses while enrolled in the program. Foundation courses taken at the graduate level may be waived or transferred (maximum of 6 semester units for transfers). Permission to waive or transfer credits should be requested at the time of admission.
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 657 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 659 | Behavioral Principles and Theories of Learning | 3 |
The courses listed below follow the general requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program. These courses may be taken at any one of our campuses, including West Los Angeles, Irvine, and Calabasas.
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 606 | Interpersonal Skills and Group Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 623 | Ethics and Law for Mental Health Professionals | 3 |
| PSY 624 | Individual and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PSY 626 | Research and Evaluation Methods for Mental Health Professionals | 3 |
| PSY 627 | Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals | 3 |
| PSY 628 | Human Sexuality and Intimacy | 1 |
| PSY 639 | Couple and Family Therapy I | 3 |
| PSY 640 | Couple and Family Therapy II | 3 |
| PSY 642 | Mental Health Systems, Practice, and Advocacy | 3 |
| PSY 661 | Preparation for Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 668 | Clinical Interventions with Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| PSY 669 | Trauma in Diverse Populations | 3 |
| PSY 671 | Career Development Theory and Techniques | 3 |
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