For Jessup Graduates

Congratulations on graduating from William Jessup University. Here's what comes next.

You finished your degree. Now you begin a different journey — tracking LMFT or LPCC hours toward California BBS licensure. This guide is for Jessup grads specifically.

About the Program

About William Jessup University's Graduate Program

William Jessup University is located in Rocklin, California. The program runs 26 months (63 units) in length, with online or hybrid options available, and holds WSCUC accreditation.

  • Jessup offers a 100% remote option for California residents that uses live, synchronous video classrooms so distance students attend the same real-time sessions as their Rocklin on-campus peers
  • The same dual-licensure cohort is also delivered at a satellite San Jose location, extending the Sacramento-area program into the Bay Area
  • Psychological theory is woven together with biblical principles throughout every course rather than confined to a separate set of religion electives

Programs offered (leading to California BBS licensure)

  • MA in Counseling Psychology (MA) — leads to LMFT or LPCC licensure
The Handoff

What Changes After You Graduate from Jessup

Graduation is the structural pivot in every California clinician's pre-license journey. During your degree at Jessup, your program handled the tracking side of things — faculty field liaisons approved placements, your school picked the platform, and everything was shaped by the academic calendar. Once your degree is conferred and you register as an associate, that changes. The rules, the categories, the forms, and the timeline are now set by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

From the day your BBS associate registration is issued, you are now:

  • Accumulating hours under BBS Column A (direct), B (non-clinical), and C (weekly total) rules.
  • Subject to the 40-hour weekly cap across every site combined.
  • Counting supervised weeks toward a 104-week minimum (52 individual).
  • Responsible for generating BBS Form 37A-525 and 37A-301 at application time.
  • Free to pick your own supervisor and sites, subject to BBS qualification rules.

Before your final weeks as a student: make sure you have your own copy of your signed program timesheets saved somewhere you control (local drive plus cloud). Your pre-degree hours can count toward the BBS 3,000 — but only if you can document them. Our Tevera export guide walks through the export step-by-step for programs that use Tevera.

Your BBS Path

Your BBS Licensure Path: LMFT and LPCC

Jessup graduates in Rocklin and across California typically pursue LMFT or LPCC licensure. For a Jessup grad, the core BBS structure is the same across pathways — 3,000 supervised hours, A/B/C categorization, the 40-hour weekly cap, 104 supervised weeks, and BBS-specific forms — while sub-requirements (like the LMFT's 500-hour A1 couples, families, and children minimum) differ by license.

For a full walkthrough of your specific pathway, see How to Track LMFT Supervised Hours in California or, if you're pursuing the other track, see How to Track LPCC Hours in California.

Your Next Tool

HourJourney for Jessup Graduates

HourJourney is built for the California associate phase — the exact phase Jessup graduates enter after commencement. Every BBS requirement is baked in: A/B/C categorization with auto-calculated Column C, the 40-hour weekly cap across every site, pre-degree / post-degree classification based on your degree awarded date, 104-week and 52-week supervision tracking, and one-click BBS PDF form generation.

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FAQ

FAQ: Jessup Graduates & BBS Licensure

What is the California BBS licensure pathway for Jessup graduates?+

Jessup graduates typically pursue LMFT or LPCC licensure through the California BBS. That starts with associate registration (AMFT, APCC) and accumulating 3,000 supervised hours in BBS A/B/C format, enforcing a 40-hour weekly cap, and reaching at least 104 supervised weeks.

How long does the post-graduation licensure phase take for a Jessup grad?+

For Jessup graduates it typically runs 3 to 6 years. Full-time associates working 40-hour weeks reach 3,000 hours in roughly 3 years; part-time paths take longer. The 104-week supervision minimum (52 individual) often becomes the pacing constraint rather than the hours themselves.

Do my Jessup practicum hours count toward my BBS license?+

Yes, within limits — and it's an advantage worth protecting. Up to 1,300 pre-degree hours (up to 750 direct) from your Jessup practicum can count toward the BBS 3,000-hour requirement. Those hours must be documented on BBS Form 37A-525 and signed by a BBS-qualified supervisor, so keep your signed Jessup timesheets as supporting evidence.

What tool should I use to track hours as a Jessup associate?+

A BBS-compliant tracker that enforces A/B/C categorization, the 40-hour weekly cap across every site, pre-degree / post-degree classification, and generates BBS Forms 37A-525 and 37A-301. HourJourney is purpose-built for the Jessup-to-licensure phase; Track Your Hours and spreadsheets are the alternatives.

When should I register as an associate after Jessup?+

Immediately after your Jessup degree is conferred. You cannot accrue BBS-countable post-degree hours until your AMFT, APCC number is issued, so apply through the California BBS at bbs.ca.gov as soon as you graduate.

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William Jessup University is referenced here for informational purposes. HourJourney is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by William Jessup University. Tevera is a registered trademark of its respective owner; HourJourney is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tevera. BBS requirements reflect guidance current as of 2025–2026. Always verify at bbs.ca.gov. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Last verified: 2026-06-03.