Overview
The Community & Trauma Counseling (CTC) Program and the Couple & Family Therapy (CFT) Program are each unique and independent in their educational curriculum and clinical preparation. Each distinct program boasts rigorous academics and exceptional clinical training, a strong social justice orientation, a deep commitment to working with vulnerable populations, a focus on cultural humility, addressing social determinants of health, developing interprofessional skills and competencies to encourage cross-sector collaboration.
The Master of Family Therapy Degree offered by our Couple & Family Therapy (CFT) Program, COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited, is designed to develop clinicians who are skilled in couple and family therapy, on their journey to become a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). The CFT program features three specialty tracks: Family Therapy track, Medical Family Therapy and Sex Therapy. Students choose their specialty track at the end of their first academic year. The CFT Program also offers an expedited five-year combined Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Master of Family Therapy (MFT) in Couple & Family Therapy.
The Master of Science in Community & Trauma Counseling Program prepares students for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential. Students can opt for three concentrations (or plus options) that lead to an additional credential. The concentration in Art Therapy dually prepares students for the LPC and the Registered Art Therapy (AT/R) credentials. The concentration in Child, Trauma & Play Therapy prepares students for the LPC and Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credentials. The concentration in Trauma, Addictions & Recovery, prepares students for the LPC and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC) credentials. Furthermore, the CTC Program offers an expedited five-year combined Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology or Health Sciences and Master of Science (MS) in Community & Trauma Counseling.