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Join the next generation of counseling leaders

The Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy is the gold standard of education and training for mental health counseling in the health care setting. Our mission is to educate individuals with diverse and intersecting identities to promote the health and welfare of all individuals, couples, families, and communities. This two-year program prepares you for licensure in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

The MS in Counseling program is accredited by WASC, approved by the California BBS and BPPE. The program meets the requirements of section 4980.36 of the California Business and Professions Code (BPC).

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Application deadline: Feb 1, 2024

Get supervised clinical experience early in your education. You will start logging practicum hours during your first year of study with access to integrated care environments at Kaiser Permanente.

Next Program Start:

July 2024

Application Period:

March 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024

Program Duration:

24 months

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Kaiser Permanente Employees may be eligible for scholarships

Some KP employees may be eligible to get 75% of their tuition paid for by the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Scholars Academy, which supports the training of new mental health professionals who intend to work for Kaiser Permanente in California.

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