Clinical Psychology, Child Studies Specialization, MA

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MA in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, Child Studies
Location: AU Los Angeles
Credits for Degree: 90 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Classroom
Standard time to completion: 48 months

Program Overview

The Child Studies (CS) Specialization consists of 17 units of focused coursework and clinical training for a variety of careers working with children and adolescents.

The CS Specialization:

Presents an integrated multidisciplinary approach to children’s issues and problems, including psychological, sociological, educational, ethical, and social policy factors
Includes clinical training with children and/or adolescents
Combines theoretical rigor, a pluralistic clinical orientation, and a strong focus on cultural values, ethnicity, and child advocacy
Offers CS core classes on Thursday evenings and CS workshops on Fridays

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees

CS Specialization Requirements:

3 units of CS Electives

Clinical Training: Note, at least 75 hours of direct-client-contact hours in clinical training must be earned with children and/or adolescents in approved child specialization settings.