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Master Marriage and Family Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program combines relationship-centered education with supervised clinical training, preparing students to support individuals and families across healthcare and community settings.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Sequential Course Curriculum
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Master of Biomedical Sciences

Samuel Merritt University's MBS provides rigorous graduate science education designed to strengthen students' preparation for professional healthcare programs.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
35 credits minimum
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Master of Health Administration

Samuel Merritt University's MHA prepares professionals to lead healthcare organizations through healthcare-focused business education designed for today's industry.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
36 units total
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Master of Occupational Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program prepares future occupational therapists through rigorous clinical education grounded in healthcare. Students develop the clinical reasoning and therapeutic expertise needed to help people improve function and participate more fully in everyday life.

WSCUC (regional), ACOTE (program)
Four 15-week didactic semesters; up to four weeks of clinic- or community-based Level I Fieldwork (timing based on facility requirements), and two 12-week semesters of Level II Fieldwork.
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Master of Social Work

Samuel Merritt University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares future social workers for integrated healthcare, behavioral health, and medical social work. 

CHEA, CSWE, COA
Generalist & Specialized
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Master Physician Assistant

SMU's MPA program combines rigorous medical education with hands-on clinical experience, preparing students to evaluate patients and provide high-quality medical care across diverse healthcare settings.

ARC-PA
Full-time basis
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Oakland

525 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, CA 95833

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

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San Francisco Peninsula

999 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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