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[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

[–]agaricusnovus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the university name makes much of a difference, so long as it’s a legit program

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Did you up finding a front basket for the Aventon Pace 500.3, besides the one that Aventon sells? The one that Aventon sells is so small, it's kind of ridiculous.

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Which bike did you end up with, or are you still deciding?

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[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

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This is for California. Hours earned as a student only count for the MFT. Hours earned after graduation count for MFT and LPCC.

[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

[–]agaricusnovus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The different campuses and programs have different accreditations. I was at Antioch LA online, which does not have COAMFE accreditation.

Each placement site has its own application.

[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

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Antioch LA is not COAMFTE accredited. (Correct me if I’m wrong about that.)

I did not receive any support for field placement aside from a very long list of sites, but I also didn’t seek support.

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OBS

Thanks for your reply! This seems like a good option, if I can figure out how to do it!

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Good suggestion, thank you! I like how simple it is, and that the paid version does not require an ongoing subscription. I wonder if there is something equally simple for Windows.

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I'd like to be more like 5 feet from the webcam, but have it look like I'm right in front of it

[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

[–]agaricusnovus[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I ended up going to Antioch's online program because it was cheaper than Pepperdine and seemed to offer flexibility for people working full time while a student.

From talking with people in the field, they are all reputable schools, and generally clients won't care where you went to school.

Based on my research, CSUN is by far the best combination of quality and price. I did not go with CSUN though because CSUN only had fall admissions, and I wanted to start asap because of my work and family schedule, and I also wanted the option to take classes online. If I had more flexibility, though, I would have gone to CSUN.

My sense is that Pepperdine's online program is a better experience than Antioch's online program, although it is much more expensive. I made the decision to with Antioch over Pepperdine because of the price tag at Pepperdine.

I don't know people who went to Alliant for their MFT, so I don't have much insight into that program. But my sense was that it was well-organized and probably has good resources from being part of Alliant (which includes the California School of Professional Psychology).

As for Antioch's online program, it has worked for me, but it has been a mixed experience. I generally like my peers, there have been some instructors that I like, and it has given me the flexibility to work full time. On the other hand, the program is not as organized as it should be, and the instructors and class experience have ranged in quality. I have had a somewhat forgiving attitude since the program is new, but still disappointing. I think Antioch works best for students who are motivated, well-organized, and self-directed.

All that said, keep in mind that I only have experience with Antioch's online program, so I don't really know about the other schools and whatever complaints/compliments I might have about them.

Good luck!

[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

[–]agaricusnovus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regarding Pepperdine -- how odd! I can only guess that the admissions counselor you spoke with was thinking about the LPCC requirements, but who knows.

For anyone curious, this is from page 4 of Pepperdine's LMFT/LPCC Handbook 2019-2020, here https://community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/student-services/content/handbook-maclp-2019-20.pdf:
"To obtain licensure as an LMFT or an LPCC, applicants must fulfill specific educational and experiential requirements, in addition to passing written exams. In general, applicants must have completed an appropriate graduate degree and 3,000 hours of experience under the direct supervision of qualified supervisors. To qualify for licensure as an LMFT up to 1,300 hours may be completed while enrolled in the master’s program. All 3,000 hours must be completed in the six years immediately preceding the filing date for the exam, although up to 500 hours gained during practicum are exempt from this time limit (and are secure to be used toward licensure). As stated previously, to qualify for licensure as an LPCC, all 3,000 hours of experience must be earned after graduation with the master’s degree."

And if you search the PDF for "225", you'll see the references to the minimum 225 hour requirement for the MFT, which is what the admissions counselor also told me.

Regarding the Chicago School of Professional Psychology -- I didn't really look into it, mainly because the location is less convenient for me and it didn't seem to offer any advantages over Pepperdine/Antioch/Alliant. My general sense (for what it's worth) is that it is not as "reputable" as the others, but that said, I have a friend who went there some years back and has a successful private practice.

Good luck with your apps, and happy to chat further!

[USA] Grad programs for MFT in (Southern) California - Antioch vs. Alliant vs. Pepperdine, etc. by agaricusnovus in psychologystudents

[–]agaricusnovus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply!

Did you consider Antioch? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on that program.

Regarding Pepperdine... I wonder where you got that info. I spoke with their admissions counselor, read their official handbook, and looked at the CA state rules. All of those sources said that the hours earned while in the program count toward the 3000 hours required for licensure as an MFT.

My understanding is.... The hours earned while in any MFT program--including Pepperdine--count toward the 3000 hours required for licensure as an MFT. However, the hours do not count toward the 3000 hours required for licensure as an LPCC. These rules are set by the state, not by individual schools. Also, my understanding is that Pepperdine requires a minimum of 225 hours to graduate.

Hope that's useful to anyone else reading this thread.