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Become a Marriage and Family Therapist & a Professional Clinical Counselor
The Clinical Psychology Department trains students to become mental health professionals qualified to pursue careers in medical, community mental health, private practice, allied health, administrative, social service, educational, geriatric, research, and business settings. We also prepare students for doctoral studies in psychology and related fields.
The MSCP/MFT/LPCC concentration, at 67 units, enables students to pursue clinical licenses to practice as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) and as a professional clinical counselor (LPCC). It also prepares students for doctoral studies.
About NDNU
Founded 170 years ago, NDNU the third oldest college in California. NDNU is a fully accredited, private, Catholic, co-educational master’s university, located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Silicon Valley. NDNU broadens the perspective and outlook of its students by exposing them to peers with very different backgrounds, cultures and world views.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- NDNU Admissions application
- Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S.
- Resume or Vita • Two references (include name and contact information)
- Prerequisites: 12 units of psychology including General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and 6 units of Psychology
- GPA of 3.0 and above preferred, but 2.5-3.0 considered
COURSES
- Psychopathology
- Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Psychotherapy
- Neurophysiology & Psychopharmacology
- Lifespan Development
- Human Sexuality
- Professional Ethics and Law
- Cross-cultural Issues
- Diagnosis/Treatment of Addictions
- Clinical Assessment/Treatment
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Couples Psychotherapy
- Survey of Child and Adult Psychotherapy
- Family Systems and Relational Psychotherapy
- Career Development Theories & Techniques
- Crisis, Trauma, and Recovery
- Specialized Clinical Topics
- Clinical Case Seminar I
- Clinical Practicum I
- Clinical Case Seminar II
- Clinical Practicum II
- Research Methods
- Positive Psychology & Mindfulness
DISTINCTIONS
OF THE NDNU MSCP/MFT/LPCC
✓ “The practitioner’s program,” for nearly 4 decades.
✓ Professors who “practice what they teach.”
✓ Leader in training Bay Area mental health professionals through its comprehensive, scholar-practitioner program offering a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with options in marital/family therapy and marital family therapy/licensed professional clinical counseling.
✓ Flexible scheduling with courses being conveniently offered for working adults, part-time or full-time, in the late afternoon, evening, and weekends.
✓ Fulfills California academic requirements with the Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensed marriage and family therapists (MFT) and licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCC).
✓ High first-time pass rates for MFT/LPCC exams and rigorous preparation for licensure.
✓ Experienced professors are also clinicians and mental health professionals who are actively practicing in the field, pursuing scholarly activities, and serving the community.
✓ Offers a range of depth-oriented, integrative, and innovative clinical and psychotherapy courses oriented to clinical practice.
✓ Sponsors professionally oriented programs such as Building a Successful Private Practice, Professional Pathways, Diversity Discussions, and Professional Development Day.
✓ Graduate training in clinical psychology applies to many backgrounds (social work, sociology, biology, business, education, law, medicine, and allied health) and prepares students for competitive doctoral studies in psychology or related fields, including becoming a licensed psychologist.
✓ A student-centered program that includes the Association of Student Leaders offers opportunities for student leadership, academic and professional growth, and peer networking.
✓ Annual Practicum and Associates Training Fair with community agencies provide opportunities for competitive practicum and associate placements throughout the Bay Area.
✓ Our dedicated Director of Clinical Training, an experienced clinical psychologist, works individually with students to meet their training needs, including through year-round supervised clinical experience opportunities that count towards MFT licensure.
✓ Our Academic Advisor’s background in student services and academic advising support students’ academic and professional success.
✓ Our Department Chair is a professor, licensed clinical psychologist, and psychoanalyst in private practice who actively contributes to the community.
✓ Well-respected clinical program with a holistic, values-based mission that emphasizes professional training and community engagement, including providing over 20, 000 hours of mental health services to the community.
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