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Earn an advanced degree in psychology at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Every day, students at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) challenge themselves to diversify their perspectives and achieve academic excellence through a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs.
SOUND INTERESTING?
Then explore our programs offered at California campuses in Malibu, Calabasas, Irvine, and West Los Angeles and at our campus in Washington, DC. Programs are also offered fully online or in a hybrid format.
Whether you aspire to become a licensed therapist, board-certified analyst, teacher, or leader in local or global organizations, there is a place for you at Pepperdine GSEP.
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PROGRAM
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT/LPCC)
Evening Format
Prepares students to pursue careers as licensed marriage and family therapists, or licensed professional clinical counselors, as well as those seeking to prepare for a doctoral program.
STUDENT PROFILE
FORMAT/ LENGTH/ START TERMS
PROGRAM LOCATION(S)
COST PER UNIT
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Individuals who want to work in community counseling, governmental entities, educational settings, in-patient/ out-patient facilities, or want to become licensed counselors, marriage and family therapists, or plan to launch private practices.
• Evening in-person format
• Average 2.5–3 years
• Fall, spring, summer
• West Los Angeles
• Calabasas
• Irvine
• $1,510 per unit
• 60–66 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page statement of purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
PRACTICUM REQUIRED
Track to Licensure: Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT/LPCC)
Daytime Format
Prepares students to pursue careers as licensed marriage and family therapists, or licensed professional clinical counselors, as well as those seeking to prepare for a doctoral program.
Individuals who want to work in community counseling, governmental entities, educational settings, in-patient/ out-patient facilities, or want to become licensed counselors, marriage and family therapists, or plan to launch private practices.
• Daytime in-person cohort format
• 2 years
• Fall
• Malibu
• $1,875 per unit
• 62 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions attended
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• Graduate Record Exam scores or GRE waiver form
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Track to Licensure: Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
STUDENT LIFE
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• Colleagues grant
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT/LPCC) with an Emphasis in MFT with Latinx Communities
Prepares students to pursue careers as licensed marriage and family therapists, or licensed professional clinical counselors working with underserved Latinx communities, as well as those seeking to prepare for a doctoral program.
Individuals who want to work in community counseling and advocacy, government entities, educational settings, or want to become licensed psychotherapists or counselors working with Latinx communities.
• Evening in-person cohort format
• Average 2.5–3 years
• Fall
• West Los Angeles
• Calabasas
• Irvine (All Latinx specific courses are offered only at the Irvine campus)
• $1,510 per unit
• 66–72 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• Interview with Program Director
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT/LPCC)
Online Format
Prepares students to pursue careers as licensed marriage and family therapists, or licensed professional clinical counselors, as well as those seeking to prepare for a doctoral program.
Individuals who want to work in community counseling, governmental entities, educational settings, in-patient/ out-patient facilities, or want to become licensed counselors, marriage and family therapists, or plan to launch private practices.
• Virtual classroom
• 2–3 years
• Fall, winter, spring, summer term
• Virtual classroom
• $1,875 per unit
• 62–68 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Track to Licensure: Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
Track to Licensure: The coursework sequence has been verified to meet educational requirements for eligibility to take the LMFT or LPCC exams in 18 states, including California.
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Students eligible for:
• Remote student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing Support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Prepares students for application to a doctoral program in psychology, pursue a profession in the field of psychology, or be equipped to become a better leader within their industry.
Prepares students for application to a doctoral program in psychology, pursue a profession in the field of psychology, or be equipped to become a better leader within their industry.
Individuals interested in the human services field or who are entering into a doctoral program.
Individuals interested in the human services field or who are entering into a doctoral program.
Prepares students to become board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) working with individuals in a variety of settings, including education, developmental disabilities, autism services, and residential supports.
Individuals who want careers in applied behavior analysis.
Prepares students to become board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) working with individuals in a variety of settings, including education, developmental disabilities, autism services, and residential supports.
Individuals who want careers in applied behavior analysis.
Prepares individuals for careers as clinical psychologists. The program employs the practitioner-scholar model of doctoral training in which academics, clinical training, and research are conjoined.
Individuals who want to become licensed psychologists, serving the community through applied clinical practice.
• Evening in-person format
• 1.5–2 years
• Fall, spring, summer
• West Los Angeles
• Calabasas
• Irvine
• $1,510 per unit
• 36–48 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
• Virtual classroom
• 1.5–2 years
• Fall, winter, spring, summer
• Virtual classroom
• Evening in-person format
• 20 months
• Fall
• West Los Angeles
• Virtual classroom
• 1.25–1.75 years
• Fall, winter, spring, summer
• Virtual classroom
• $1,875 per unit
• 36–48 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
• $1,510 per unit
• 37 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
• $1,875 per unit
• 37 units
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 2–5 page Statement of Purpose
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
• In-person format
• 4 years
• Fall
• West Los Angeles
No practicum required or included
No direct track to licensure. MA in psychology prepares students who wish to enter the human services field, advance their career in a related field, or pursue doctoral study in psychology.
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
No practicum required or included
No direct track to licensure. MA in psychology prepares students who wish to enter the human services field, advance their career in a related field, or pursue doctoral study in psychology.
Students eligible for:
• Remote student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing Support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Track to Licensure: The coursework sequence has been verified to meet coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Analyst Examination.
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Track to Licensure: The coursework sequence has been verified to meet educational requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Analyst Examination in 42 states, including California.
Students eligible for:
• Remote student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing Support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
• $1,900 per unit
• 82 units
• Experience form
• Application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
(1 professional, 1 academic)
• A 5–8 page autobiographical statement
• Brief resume of professional experience both inside and outside the field of psychology
• International: English language proficiency and evaluated transcripts
Track to Licensure: After completion of postdoctoral clinical training, graduates will be eligible to be examined for licensure as psychologists througout the United States and Canada.
Students eligible for:
• On-campus student jobs
• University wellness services
• Pepperdine Counseling Center
• Writing support
• Global library resources
• New student scholarships
Master of Arts in Psychology In-Person Format Master of Arts in Psychology Online Format
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis In-Person Format
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Format Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
gsep.pepperdine.edu
310.258.2850