Most students work while enrolling in six to nine units each trimester. Conse-quently, it is possible to graduate in approximately 18 to 24 months. The program is open to students whose bachelor's degrees are in fields other than psychology. Depending upon previous course work, a total of 36 to 44 units is required to graduate. The program meets prerequisite requirements for application to the Doctor of Psychology program at Pepperdine University, although completion of the degree does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program.
Students enjoy personal growth in a values-based environment.
The following set of courses is considered foundational to the program. Students who have completed equivalent undergraduate or graduate courses at an accredited institution may petition to have these courses waived if they were taken within the preceding seven years. No waiver can be applied to these core requirements.