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Master of Arts in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling

The marriage, family and child counseling (MFCC) program prepares Christian counselors with the knowledge, skill, and insight to practice counseling in the church or clinical settings. The curriculum integrates theology, theory, personal formation and professional practice. Students are expected to engage in their own personal counseling for their own growth. The program covers the content areas required for the California marriage and family therapy licensure exams and student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Unique Features

  • Small class sizes create personal relationships between students and faculty
  • Integration of Christian beliefs
  • Faculty bring a broad range of clinical experience and assist students toward a fitting practicum placement

Our Graduates

  • Pursue licensure as a marriage & family therapist
  • Private practice 
  • Pastor & missionary work

Our graduates are working at:

  • On-Site Counseling Program
  • Visalia Youth Services
  • Link Care
  • Private practice

Admissions Requirements

  • Commitment to and desire for Christian ministry and service
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Meet the Bible knowledge requirement
  • Application form and fee ($50)
  • Personal profile statement
  • Writing sample
  • Three references
  • Have legal right to study in the U.S.
  • Have sufficient competency in English

Program Details

The following are prerequisites for the MFCC program:

  • Fill out questionaire
  • Complete undergraduate psychology courses:
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology
    • Human Development (or adult or child development)
    • psychology class of student’s choice
  • GRE or MAT results
  • 50 hours of face-to-face counseling with regular super vision by a qualified supervisor (i.e. volunteering on a telephone hotline,volunteering at a substance abuse recovery program or volunteering at a crisis pregnancy center)
  • Interview with the MFCC faculty

Further Information

The following are post-graduation requirements for licensure in California (see www.bbs.ca.gov for more information):

  • 3,000 hours of supervised work experience (including hours gained during practicum)
  • 104 weeks of supervision
  • After completing the hours, students must complete the MFT Standard Written Examination & the MFT Written Clinical Vignette Examination

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