u/BroomHill11

Looking at a master's program that has each semester split into two 7-week terms, with two classes per term and you only spending 3 hours per class per week (6 classroom hours total / wk). Compared to a normal semester system this would give half the usual amount of time actually in the classroom? From what I've seen from other posts, those with 7 week classes seem to usually meet for 6 hrs per week per class, to finish quicker without getting less content.

Program is fully accredited but I can't wrap my head around how we're supposed to learn as much with half as much class time. When I asked the admissions counselor about this they just stated that it was designed to allow students to focus on less classes at a time and they have very high licensure rates post program, etc. etc. but didn't actually address my concern on less class time. Would you consider this a red flag? Has anyone else been to a similarly formatted program and felt they still learned a lot?

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone has attended the program / knows someone who has and can provide any insight into the quality of the program? I know it isn't a CACREP program, but is accredited with the BBS in California to lead to both LMFT and LPCC licensure. I don't personally come from a Christian background, so it being a Christian university was also a bit of a concern for me. It is a "dual-cohort" model with classes twice a week. You take two classes at a time for 7 weeks, with every eighth week off and do that basically year round for the whole two years, starting practicum in your second year.

My ultimate goal is to obtain my LMFT in California and open my own private practice. I got rejected from all the other programs I applied to this round, so it's either this or delaying by another year. Grateful for any and all input!

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone has attended the program / knows someone who has and can provide any insight into the quality of the program? I know it isn't a CACREP program, but is accredited with the BBS in California to lead to both LMFT and LPCC licensure. I don't personally come from a Christian background, so it being a Christian university was also a bit of a concern for me, though I'm open to learning how to incorporate faith into treatment for clients who are religious. It is a "dual-cohort" model with classes twice a week. You take two classes at a time for 7 weeks, with every eighth week off and do that basically year round for the whole two years, starting practicum in your second year.

My ultimate goal is to obtain my LMFT in California and open my own private practice. I got rejected from all the other programs I applied to this round, so it's either this or delaying by another year. Grateful for any and all input!

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone has attended the program / knows someone who has and can provide any insight into the quality of the program? I know it isn't a CACREP program, but is accredited with the BBS in California to lead to both LMFT and LPCC licensure. I don't personally come from a Christian background, so it being a Christian university was also a bit of a concern for me. It is a "dual-cohort" model with classes twice a week. You take two classes at a time for 7 weeks, with every eighth week off and do that basically year round for the whole two years, starting practicum in your second year.

My ultimate goal is to obtain my LMFT in California and open my own private practice. I got rejected from all the other programs I applied to this round, so it's either this or delaying by another year. Grateful for any and all input!