Overview

Department of Psychology / Department of Psychology is located in Rosemead, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Buddhist psychology
Master of Arts (MA)	Multicultural counseling

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Minimum 3.0 GPA. Two written statements: autobiography (200-250 words) and personal statement addressing "Why MFT at UWest?" (450-500) Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Fieldwork; comprehensive exam or thesis
Other Advanced Degrees	6 units of practicum/fieldwork. Thesis can substitute comprehensive exam.

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	March 15th	No
Winter deadline	April 1st	April 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Minimum 3.0 GPA. Two written statements: autobiography (200-250 words) and personal statement addressing "Why MFT at UWest?" (450-500)

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

20

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25%
Black or African American	15%
White or Caucasian	25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	10%
Unknown	5%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (70%)

Faculty

9

Total faculty

Full-time - 1

Part-time - 8

Male (5)

Female (4)

Location & Contact

Address 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, CA  91770
United States

Contact Dr. Hiroshi Sasaki
Chair
Email: hiroshis@uwest.edu
Phone: 626-571-8811 ext. 113
Fax: 626-571-1413

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