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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with Specialization in African-American Family Studies TCS - Pacific Oaks College TCS - Pacific Oaks College, USA

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USD 26208

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 55

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30 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

  Students in the M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy: African American Family Studies specialization program will not only gain knowledge of principles and issues to work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, but also develop a deep understanding of the needs of the African American community in addition to other communities.

The M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy: African American Family Studies Specialization degree program explores mental health theory and practice from a deep culture-centered perspective, preparing students to become professionals who use a culturally relevant approach to therapy.

The African American Family Studies specialization was developed to specifically address the lack of mental health service providers equipped to respond to the unique emotional needs of ethnic minorities—African Americans in particular. Students will learn how to advocate for the improvement of, and access to, effective mental health care for African American communities.

This program is offered in a “cohort” model, providing a culturally transformational educational experience. Students start the program at the same time and, except for students who take a break in their studies, continue with their fellow cohort members throughout their educational journey. Together, faculty and students create a learning community that challenges both the personal and professional development of all participants. Students in this marriage and family therapy program also receive intensive supervised field experience that can help prepare them to move directly into the workforce as a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate after graduation.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    26208

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 55

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    10000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • International students are eligible to apply for the Diversity Scholarship, which is a 50% tuition scholarship, for undergraduate, graduate, and online international students. Students must enter with a 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate) GPA and maintain high GPA in order to maintain the scholarship for the duration of their program.

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