Antioch University

Programme overview

This 90-quarter-credit Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology is delivered in a low-residency format through Antioch University Los Angeles. The curriculum introduces a range of therapeutic theories and techniques, emphasizes personal reflection and multicultural competence, and includes practicum placements at affiliated community mental health agencies. The program is structured to meet California education requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure, and students may take additional coursework for Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) eligibility.

What you'll study

Core coursework covers contemporary psychotherapy approaches and reflective practice aimed at developing depth as a clinician and social awareness. Students complete 90 quarter credits over eight full-time or 16 part-time quarters. In addition to required cores, learners choose 17 credits of electives which are offered as weekly classes or all-day workshops; electives often align with a chosen specialization. The program offers distinctive specializations embedded within the MA: Addiction and Recovery, Child Studies, Spiritual and Depth Psychology, and a General Practice Specialization. Practical training is provided through supervised clinical work at more than 100 affiliated mental health agencies; students seeking licensure outside California must have clinical sites approved by the Clinical Training director.

Entry requirements

The published materials do not list specific admission prerequisites on this page beyond enrolling in the master’s program; new students are required to attend a mandatory online registration/orientation event in their first quarter. The degree is offered at the Los Angeles campus in a low-residency modality.

Career prospects

The program is designed to prepare graduates for state licensure in California and for further doctoral study. Within California, completion of a qualifying master’s degree is the educational requirement to register as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). For LMFT licensure candidates the pathway described includes passing the California Law and Ethics Exam, accruing 3,000 supervised hours (counting hours earned during school) over a minimum of 104 weeks, and passing the California Marriage and Family Therapy Exam. For LPCC licensure candidates the pathway includes passing the Law and Ethics Exam, accruing 3,000 postgraduate supervised hours over at least 104 weeks, and passing the California Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam. Students should research requirements for licensure in any other state or country, as additional coursework or hours may be required and Antioch completion does not guarantee acceptance by other licensing boards.

Scholarships & funding angle

Antioch awards President’s Merit Scholarships to new master’s students based on prior academic performance and work/life experience; eligibility guidance notes a minimum 3.40 GPA. Awards of $6,000 are distributed equally over the first two academic years for students who remain enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory progress; recipients must complete each registered course to continue receiving the scholarship. Other institutional scholarships and grants are referenced by the university for prospective students to explore.