The Master's in Psychology program takes a distinct approach to Transformative Learning, emphasizing the transformation of identity, as well as that of personal and professional life. The program emphasizes embodiment, meaning-making, and community-making as critical dimensions for creative participation in contemporary, postmodern society.

Renowned in California, Pepperdine prepares students to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs) in 19 states. No GRE is required to apply to the MA in Clinical Psychology, and you can complete the program in 27 months. Graduate ready to help diverse clients in a variety of settings. Learn more today.

This program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of psychology in an intimate and supportive learning environment. With a strong clinical emphasis, courses are focused on how the art and science of psychology can be applied to further our understanding of human behavior and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

As the world’s population skews older, health care providers in all disciplines need exposure to issues of aging. The Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology prepares you for a rewarding career in meeting the health needs of older people.

As millions of adults enter their senior years, the need for innovative, supportive living environments represents a huge business opportunity. A Master of Arts in Long-Term Care Administration degree from USC Leonard Davis prepares you for leadership roles to meet this growing demand.

We conceive of all occupational therapists as life designers. Just as architects build homes, occupational therapists build lives to maximize health, productivity, and happiness. Life design involves creating a good match between a person and his or her environment to maximize overall wellbeing. One aspect of life design that was developed at USC is Lifestyle Redesign®, an innovative occupational therapy approach to prevention. Tested for its effectiveness in the landmark USC Well Elderly Study, the largest occupational therapy clinical trial ever conducted, Lifestyle Redesign® has proven to slow declines normally associated with aging and to improve health in the elderly. Currently, Division faculty members are taking the lead in adapting Lifestyle Redesign® to address major public health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

The Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) degree program will prepare students for application to doctoral programs, to pursue a profession in the field of psychology, or to become better leaders in their industry. This MA in Psychology program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of psychology in an intimate and supportive learning environment. With a strong clinical emphasis, courses and coursework are focused on how the art and science of psychology can be applied to further our understanding of human behavior and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy Mission Statement The mission of the Masters of Arts in Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program at Phillips Graduate University, is to create an educational experience that fosters collaborative learning and provides students with the academic knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development necessary for beginning practice as a marriage and family therapists within a multicultural environment. Students who complete the program are responsive to the many aspects of diversity that exist within human relationships. They demonstrate self-awareness, a commitment to ethical practice, and relational responsibility in service to individuals, couples, and families, to their communities, and to the profession of marriage and family therapy. Students who complete the program will have met the educational requirements for MFT licensure in California.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Latinx Communities degree program will prepare students to serve Latinx individuals, couples, families, and communities as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) or licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCC) in California. This cohort-based program is administered through Aliento, The Center for Latinx Communities. Through a clinical and practice-based course of study that includes Latinx-specific content and experiential Spanish-language development courses, students will learn the academic and applied foundations of marriage and family therapy, and community, liberation, and counseling psychologies within a Latinx mental health context.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Evening Format program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California. Designed for both working professionals and full-time students alike, our MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive.

Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) Emphasis in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Mission Statement The School Counseling program’s primary goal is to train capable, self-reliant students to become caring, effective, and highly-skilled school counselors. The program prepares students to address the three (3) domains of school counseling: social/emotional, academic, and college/career. Through a systems lens, School Counseling students gain fundamental expertise in understanding how these domains are interrelated and impact the various stakeholders in a school setting.

One of our field’s highest goals is ensuring that every older adult receives the care and dignity they deserve. With a Master of Arts in Gerontology, you’ll build on your career experience to champion the seniors behind the statistics.

The Entry-Level Professional Master of Arts degree program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than occupational therapy. If you are already a certified or board-eligible occupational therapist, please see information about our Post-Professional On-Campus Master’s degree program.

The Master of Arts in Foodservice Management and Dietetics will prepare students to communicate principles and practices of lifespan nutrition related to health and longevity as well as evaluate principles and practices related to wellness. At the end of this program, graduates will be able to implement best practices in personnel management related to foodservice systems and sit for the national Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (C.B.D.M.) Credentialing Exam.

The Master's in Communicative Disorders program offers comprehensive training for students aiming to become speech-language pathologists. It covers a broad spectrum of coursework that includes the bio...