Counseling Program
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| Judith Needham, PhD MFT Program Director |
As you know, there are many other schools you may choose to receive an MFT degree. However, students come to our program because of our unique blend of Theology and Psychology. We provide you with a quality education consisting of courses required by the state of California for MFT licensure, with additional courses in Biblical studies and Integration.
Our courses are taught by experienced Christian Psychologists and Marriage and Family Therapists who take a special interest in equipping you with the tools necessary for practice. Our approach to education is three-pronged: 1) Theory, 2) Practice and 3) Personal. We believe in giving you a strong theoretical background, along with practical experience (small group process) and personal reflection.
If you have questions about the Marital and Family Therapy program, please contact the MFT Administrative Coordinator, Dan Jackowitz.
| NEWS UPDATE: Current Legislative and Regulatory Action to Resolve BPPVE Closure (August 25, 2008) The State legislature and BBS are vigorously attempting to resolve the problems created by the demise of BPPVE, the state regulatory agency that was a bridge between out-of-state accredited school programs, such as Western Seminary’s (both San Jose and Sacramento campuses) Marital and Family Therapy degree programs and the BBS. This bridge allowed Western Seminary to award MFT degrees in California that the BBS accepted for state licensure. This agency’s demise potentially impacts the MFT degree program and whether the degree will be recognized for the purpose of state licensure. Proposed legislation would extend the BBS’s ability to accept qualifying degrees from programs approved by the BPPVE as of June 30, 2007 (to candidates graduating on or before July 1, 2010). Bill AB 1897 has recently passed both houses and is ready for the Governor's signature. This bill would also allow the BBS to accept degrees from programs accredited by regional accrediting bodies equivalent to WASC. Until a permanent solution is created, the BBS is also attempting a strategy through regulation that would permit the BBS to continue to accept degrees for state licensure from accredited schools approved by the BPPVE as of June 30, 2007. This ability to accept degrees would extend to those degrees that are awarded on or before June 30, 2010. This regulation would become inoperative should there be legislation that continues the BPPVE. We applaud the BBS for its proactive efforts and look forward to the permanent resolution to this issue. Students with inquires may contact Dan Ruiz (San Jose Campus) at 408.356.6889 x402 or Dave Fredrickson (Sacramento Campus) at 916.488.3720 x5. |
Dan Jackowitz MFT Administrative Coordinator |
