Couple and Family Therapy Program: MA, Mexico City (Satellite)

Latinos are the fastest growing subgroup in the United States and already comprise more than 12 percent of the total U.S. population and one third of the population in California. Unfortunately, the mental health fields have not kept pace with these demographic changes. The Latino population often struggles to connect with competent mental health providers who possess a sound knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique needs of their community. Given these realities, a significant national need exists to train clinicians to work with this population.

The CFT Mexico City satellite program is designed to train culturally competent clinicians. This program allows CFT students from the four U.S.-based Couple and Family Therapy locations (Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego) to complete up to half of their coursework at the Mexico City site. First year CFT master’s students can study in Mexico through the CFT Mexico City satellite program during the fall and/or spring semester. Students then return to their home campuses to continue their second year of coursework and to complete their practicum experience. Students admitted for the fall semester may also choose to get a jumpstart by participating in the CSPP Mexico City Summer immersion program.