I was nervous about getting an MBA at Touro because it isn’t a big name program but decided to because (1) they are a non-profit, (2) they are affordable, (3) they have an established online teaching program (its still the pandemic) and (4) their program... Read More is currently in the ACBSP accreditation process (currently WSCUC). I went into the program with low expectations but I have been pleasantly surprised with quality of the program = Berkeley’s online classes!
I attended TUW part-time and completed the MFT program in three years. I completed the practicum portion in ten months, working in a school setting counseling children and adolescents. I'm currently waiting for my associate number. All my colleagues from... Read More TUW are completing post hours in private practice, community mental health agencies, mental health centers specializng in specific theoretical orientations (eg, DBT); some colleagues have already become licensed. I recommend TUW's MFT program if you're a busy person who has to work full-time and motivated.
The Marriage and Family program is a quality program and school. It is not easy, but you'll learn a lot. I am just about finished with my second practicum course. If you want to do your MFT coursework here, it is important that you know you will be required... Read More to record sessions (audio and video) with your clients. You'll need to get the clients permission to record. All schools are not like this, but because Touro has COAMFTE certification, it is a mandatory requirement that you do that. You'll also be required to do some mock recordings (you can use friends, and relatives for these) as part of coursework before you start practicum. Another thing you should know is that in your practicum course conferences, all levels of students are mixed together. So if you're a beginning practicum student, you could be in the course with more advanced students. You could be the only beginning practicum student mixed in with students that are close to graduating the program. This has advantages and disadvantages.
