Pepperdine Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
The online MA in Clinical Psychology program from Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology prepares you for a rewarding career helping individuals, couples, and families thrive. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to earn your licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Prepare for LPC or LMFT licensure
20,000+ GSEP alumni leading with purpose
One-on-one career advising and support
50+ years of serving the greater good
Learn how to
Diagnose and treat clients
Formulate clinical cases
Facilitate therapeutic processes
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Pursue Your Purpose
Four Start Dates
January, April, July, and October
No GRE
GRE scores not required
Four Sessions
Of field placement
50+ Years of Serving the Greater Good
Founded in 1971, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology has empowered students to transform themselves and others into the best possible expression of themselves. That legacy is alive today more than ever, as we help students all over the globe gain the skills they need to achieve personal fulfillment, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in the lives and communities they serve.
Clinical Psychology Licensure Tracks
Pepperdine’s online clinical psychology master’s program prepares you to pursue a licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or licensed professional counselor (LPC). Licensing requirements vary by state.
Marriage and Family Track (LMFT)
- Issues that stem from marriage and family dynamics and parent-child conflicts.
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders.
- Depression, substance abuse, and trauma, and how they affect couples and families.
Professional Counselor Track (LPC)
- A broader scope of mental health issues.
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders.
- Providing service to a larger audience, including individuals, families, and larger organizations.
- Examining socioeconomics and multiculturalism in counseling.
Career Opportunities in a Growing Field
Employment is projected to grow 16% for marriage and family therapists and 19% for counselors by 2033.
Licensed therapists and counselors can work in hospitals, schools, or social service agencies; consult for organizations; or even start their own practice. Many therapists and counselors also choose to focus their work with a specific population, such as children, couples, or the elderly.
20,000+
GSEP alumni leading with purpose
44,000+
Hours of psychotherapy provided
1,100+
People served in our clinics each year
Prepare for What’s Next
At GSEP, we work closely with our current students and alumni as they pursue meaningful career outcomes. As a student or alumni, you'll benefit from a number of Pepperdine career resources to help you feel confident in your career.
One-on-one career advising and support
Clinical placement support
Mentorship from renowned faculty-practitioners
Pepperdine student and alumni job boards
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