MS in Counseling Psychology (MFT)
Cal Lutheran's Counseling Psychology MFT program offers you a high level of academic and clinical preparation with proven outcomes. The program focuses on teaching a relational and systemic model for providing counseling services.
Students in our Counseling Psychology program graduate well-prepared for successful careers as marriage and family therapists. Our students consistently score higher than average on the state licensing exam, and our graduates are heavily recruited by employers who value the quality and rigor of our program.
Join Us for Our Next Event
MS in Counseling Psychology (MFT) Online Information Session
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 at
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Quick Facts
| Program Units 60 |
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Average Duration |
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On-campus |
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| Calendar & Course Availability Fall and Spring Semesters (15-week terms) with two Summer Sessions (6-week terms) |
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| Start Term New students begin during the Fall semester |
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| Location Thousand Oaks, CA |
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Want to learn more?
Let us know you're interested and we'll reach out to answer your questions. You'll also receive more information about the program and your financial aid options.
Contact Us
clugrad@callutheran.edu
(805) 493-3325
On-Site Counseling Center
A special feature of the Counseling Psychology program is a 12-month practicum placement in our on-site Community Counseling Center.
The center is a low-cost community counseling facility, which provides intensive on-site clinical training experience for graduate students.
Why Cal Lutheran?
- Diversity of students from all over the U.S.
- WASC accredited university
- Optional concentration areas
- Excellent core psychology faculty who value teaching, research, and service
- Two cohorts (daytime and evening)
Why Pursue an MFT?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports, "Employment of marriage and family therapists is expected to grow by 41 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations."
Read more about why obtaining an MFT might be right for you.
Adrienne Roy-GasperI feel grateful that I chose to go to Cal Lutheran for my MFT because I learned so much, and it's made me a skillful clinician.
Lead Therapist, Monte Nido