MFTMS - Marriage and Family Therapy

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Complete all of the following:

• course: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Disorders (3)

• course: MFT Theories (3)

• course: Individual and Group Therapy Models (3)

• course: Ethical & Professional Issues in MFT (3)

• course: Couples Therapy (3)

• course: Play Therapy (3)

• course: Interventions with Parents and Children (3)

• course: Counseling Skills and Techniques (3)

• course: Analysis & Treatment of Human Sexual Development (3)

• course: Family Systems in Cultural Contexts (3)

• course: Advanced Family Therapy (3)

• course: Systemic Treatment of Trauma, Violence, & Addictions (3)

• course: Practicum (2-3) - repeat for credit for a total of 15-17 units

• course: MFT Capstone & Professional Development (1)

• course: Theories of Human Development (3)

Complete one of the following:

• course: Research Methods in Education (3)

• course: Research Methods in Human Development & Family Science (3)

Choose one of the following:

• PFFP 500-level Course (3)

• course: Understanding Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, Families & Communities (3)

After completing the first semester of coursework, students will be eligible for internship placement at an area clinical site continuing until the student completes the required 300 hours of client contact. Internship sites are approved by faculty. All students will be supervised by a state-licensed marriage and family therapist during these internships.

Capstone project will be required for all students. They will make a final presentation based on clinical casework supported by research findings which will be evaluated by HECL faculty.

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