MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy with Latinas/os
The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Latinas/os degree program will prepare students to serve Latinx individuals, couples, families, and communities as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
This cohort-based program is administered through Aliento, the Center for Latina/o Communities. Through a clinical and practice-based course of study that includes Latinx-specific content and experiential Spanish-language development courses, students will learn the academic and applied foundations of marriage and family therapy, and community, liberation, and counseling psychologies within a Latinx mental health context.
Program Benefits
Top Program in the US
Consistently listed as a top choice for graduate programs in Clinical Psychology by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Campus Locations
The Clinical Psychology (Latinas/os) program is offered at three different campus locations in West LA, Irvine, and Encino.
Quick Facts
| Format: | Evening |
| Term: | Fall |
| Locations: | West Los Angeles, Irvine, Encino* |
| Length: | 3 years / 66-72 units |
| Tuition: | $1,365 per unit |
*The Encino campus will be closing in May 2022. Upon closure, students can enroll in classes located at the Calabasas Graduate Campus.
Supervised Clinical Experience
Working directly with local Latina/o communities
130+
Clinical practicum sites
Values Centered
Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.
Reputable Program
This program and Pepperdine as an institution are among the highest-ranked in the US.
No GRE or Standardized Tests Required
We offer an equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to succeed rather than test scores.
Scholarships Available
Campus Locations
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Antiracism and Antidiscrimination Statement
The Aliento 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, our MA in Clinical Psychology with Latinas/os degree program pairs rigorous coursework with in-depth clinical training, where students observe professional counselors, develop key clinical skills, and gain experience working directly with clients in the underserved Latinx community.
Program Details
- Up to 30 Latina/o-specific LMFT credits
- Spanish-language development courses for students with elementary-to-advanced proficiency
- Opportunity for participation in a Spanish Immersion Program to gain experience in a Latin-American country
- Community service projects directly assisting local communities
- Opportunity for bilingual supervision for students providing services in Spanish during their clinical practicum experience (note: dependent on individual site)
- Dedicated placement team to help find and secure practicum and internship placements
- Semi-cohort based, providing a sense of community among peers
Expand Your Career Possibilities
Therapists and counselors are needed in many clinical and professional settings, including community counseling and advocacy centers, 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 | $90,090 - 98,280 |
| GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
| Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $80,090 - 88,280 |
*GSEP scholarship amount is based on data from the 2019-2020 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.
Testimonial
I had an interview with the Director of the program, Dr. Gallardo, and just hearing what he had to say, the goals of the program, and the importance that they have in helping the community really drew me into being part of it.
Class of 2019
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