Pacific Oaks College Latina/o Family Studies-Marriage, Family and Child Counseling 5 Westmoreland Place Pasadena, CA 91103 US   Phone: 1-626-397-1349 or 1- Fax: 1-626-577-3502   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.- Marriage Family and Child Counseling, emphasis Latina/o Family Studies On Campus   Based on the "Comadre/Compadre" extended family model, the Latina/o Family Studies program utilizes the strengths of the Latina/o family-centered culture as its basis for a collective learning experience. Students in this program will gain an in-depth understanding of the specific mental health needs of children and families in Latina/o communities. They will also acquire the necessary cultural and cross-cultural sensitivity and clinical competence to effectively serve this community. This specialization is offered in a cohort format, meeting one three-day weekend a month. If you're interested in working with children and families and other mental health professionals; if you're interested in learning from experienced faculty in small informal classes, our program is for you.     Accreditation Information: The MFCC Program is fully accredited and fulfills the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners' educati  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 131  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 665  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $735  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11760  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable