California Baptist University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Qualify for Licensure
The MS in Counseling Psychology program aligns with the degree and coursework requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California, and as a Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC), for those students who complete the course sequence, as set forth by California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Integrate Theory and Faith
Faculty teach from a biblically rooted perspective, enabling students to become compassionate and ethical therapists dedicated to promoting their client’s quality of life. Faculty encourage students to incorporate Christian beliefs and values as well as to explore the intersection between their personal and professional lives.
Apply Foundational Knowledge to Clinical Practice
Students are given the opportunity to put theory into practice in real-world clinical settings through the completion of a required practicum experience. The counseling psychology program maintains over 100 well-established organizational relationships with a diverse range of clinical settings, including community mental health, school-based, church-based, healthcare and more. 03
