Earn an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy in a Part-Time Program at CSUF

Cal State Fullerton’s M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy aims to help you master advanced theories and assessment techniques while developing a personal counseling approach. Not only will the program prepare you to work in a variety of environments, it also provides:

Licensing: You will be qualified to pursue LMFT and LPCC licensure.
A cohort format: All classes are guaranteed as you follow a set schedule with the same group of students.
Convenient schedule: This is a part-time program with evening classes, making it ideal for working professionals.
CACREP accreditation: We are one of the few programs in California with this distinction. The CACREP accreditation allows you to work with VA and Tricare (military health plan) after graduating.

Requirements

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Fees & Payment

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Schedule

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Applications for Spring 2025 are now closed.

We anticipate our next cohort to begin in *Spring 2028. Please review our admission requirements. Join our email list below to receive updates.

Admission Requirements

*Subject to change

Counseling Professor Matt Englar Carlson

CSUF Outstanding Professor Award

“When I arrived here, it wasn’t where I thought I would be, but I quickly realized — this is home. This award is wonderful but I think the best thing is always the students.”

-Matt Englar-Carlson, CSUF Professor

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CSUF M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy At a Glance:

Areas of study: Advanced human development, assessment techniques and ethical and legal issues; counseling practicum and project Note: The Ánimo Emphasis is not currently offered in the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy program

Number of courses: 21 Courses (63 units)

Program Length: 3 Years plus 1 Term

Cost: Tuition is due before the start of every term. Current cost is $625 per unit. Tuition cost for Spring 2025 cohort is $675 per unit. Tuition rates are subject to change.

Ideal for: Students who want to enter the counseling field and are looking for a part-time program that accommodates their work schedule and provides the required licenses.

Program Format: On campus

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