MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy: Evening Format
The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Evening Format program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
Designed for both working professionals and full-time students alike, our MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive.
Program Benefits
Top Program in the US
Consistently listed as a top choice for graduate clinical psychology programs by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Campus Locations
The Clinical Psychology (Evening) program is offered at three different campus locations in West LA, Irvine, and Calabasas.
Quick Facts
| Format: | Evening |
| Terms: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Location: | West Los Angeles, Irvine, Calabasas |
| Length: | 2-3 years / 60-66 units |
| Tuition: | $1,365 per unit |
No GRE or Standardized Tests Required
We offer an equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to succeed rather than test scores.
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Clinical practicum sites
Supervised Clinical Experience
beginning in the second term of the program
Clinical Training Staff
provides resources and assists students in applying to practicum sites
Convenient Format
Classes offered on weeknights and occasional weekends
Most Chosen CLP Masters Program in the US
Scholarships Available
Campus Locations
Evening
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Reach out to us to learn more about Pepperdine's MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy: Evening Format program.
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Submit the application form early to meet scholarship and enrollment deadlines. It takes less than 15 minutes.
Program Deadlines
Summer Term: Early Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not yet required. You may be eligible to receive a $4,000 scholarship.
Fall Term: Early Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not yet required. You may be eligible to receive a $4,000 scholarship.
Antiracism and Antidiscrimination Statement
The MACLP and GSEP psychology division stand in solidarity against racial inequities and injustice and other forms of discrimination and oppression. We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that is enriched and strengthened by diversity including but not limited to race, ethnicity and national origin, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class, age, ability status, and religion. GSEP also encourages all community members to engage in critical learning and reflection to strengthen our capacity for being effective, active, and outspoken against all forms of racism and intersectional oppression.
Curriculum Overview
Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, where students observe professional counselors, develop key clinical skills, and gain experience working directly with clients.
Expand Your Career Possibilities
Therapists and counselors are needed in many clinical and professional settings, including hospitals, schools, government agencies, and private practice. After earning your degree, you may pursue professional licensure and employment in a variety of roles.
Tuition and Scholarships
Pepperdine GSEP generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance. An incoming GSEP student is eligible to be awarded up to $10,000 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
Please note: Online psychology programs are not eligible for GSEP Scholarships.
| Total tuition | $81,900 - 90,090 |
| GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
| Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $71,900 - 80,090 |
*GSEP scholarship amount is based on data from the 2021-2022 academic year and only includes new incoming students who received aid from Pepperdine within GSEP programs. Does not include other external forms of financial aid.
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Sabrina Delgado
Enrollment Officer
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045