Program Overview
The Counseling - Option in Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University Long Beach is a MSc programme in Psychology, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling - Option in Marriage and Family Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling - Option in Marriage and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Family Systems Applied to Aging and Lifespan Development
- Family Systems Methods
- Law and Ethics for Counselors
- Counseling the Alcohol/ Chemically Dependent Person
- Child and Spousal/Partner Abuse
- Introduction to Clinical Interviewing
- Medication and Counseling
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Methods and Techniques
- Human Sexuality Counseling
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Counseling Children and Adolescents
- Counseling Couples
- Trauma and Grief Counseling
- Seminar in Marriage a& Family Therapy
- Practicum
- Group Counseling
- Counseling Field Work: Marriage and Family TherapyAdvanced Counseling Field Work: Marriage and Family Therapy
- Community Mental Health Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.85 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral science, education, or related field.
- Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 2.85\xc2\xa0but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who\xc2\xa0present\xc2\xa0compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline December 1, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 2 years