Master of Arts Licensure

Graduates of CSPP's Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy program are eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California upon completion of post-degree intern hours and passing of the licensure exam. Because each state has its own requirements for licensure as an MFT, it is imperative that students planning to pursue licensure in states other than California contact the licensing board in the applicable state for information on that state's requirements.

Candidates for licensure as an MFT in California are required to complete a total of 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience, at least 1,700 of which must be completed after the completion of the master's degree. Candidates must then pass written and oral examinations for licensure. Continuing education is required to maintain the license.

Requirements in other states vary. For further information on licensure in California or other states contact:

 California Board of Behavioral Sciences
     400 R Street, Suite 3150
     Sacramento, CA 95814

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
     112 South Alfred Street
     Alexandria, VA 22314-3061

Accreditation

The Marriage and Family Therapy Masters and Doctoral Programs at Alliant International University are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT):

AAMFT
     112 South Alfred Street
     Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
     (703) 838-9808

The MFT masters program is one of only four accredited masters programs in California, and the PsyD program is the only accredited MFT doctoral program in California and the first accredited MFT PsyD program in the country.

Alliant International University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).