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  • 3.00 Credits

    Theoretical and experiential study of group process and group therapy. Includes study of the theory of group dynamics and group development as well as the practical aspects of creating and maintaining therapy groups from a systemic and relational perspective. Students participate in a group process lab to enhance their understanding of the principles of group work and their skills in leading groups for the individual, couples, and families. Fall semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Ways that dimensions of diversity (race,class,gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion) interface with dynamics of oppression and process of therapy. Emphasis on experiences of marginalized groups. Didactic and experiential methods are utilized. Spring semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides overview of history of MFT field, including introduction to systems theory and its application to therapy. Students are also introduced to the major theoretical schools within MFT including structural, strategic, experiential, intergenerational, and feminist-informed. Fall semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines major schools of couples therapy including cognitive- behavioral, object-relations, IMAGO, emotionally-focused, and solution-focused. Common presenting problems are studied with emphasis on treatment strategies. Role-plays, videotapes, and case review are utilized to demonstrate method and techniques. Spring semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines major family therapy theories, including Bowen, Contextual, Haley Strategic, Milan Systemic, and Narrative, with emphasis upon application. Role-plays, videos, and case review are utilized. Students will observe 15 hours of therapy as a requirement of this course Prerequisites: FT550 and PY520. Permission of Program Director required. Student must earn grade of B (3.0) or higher. Spring semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the relationship between families and public-sector larger systems including schools,social service agencies,hospitals, and criminal justice system. A macrosystemic perspective is used to teach assignments, interviewing, and interventions. Impact of race, class, and gender are addressed. Fall semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A clinical practice course exploring one clinical issue or approach in depth. Students will develop treatment plans and interventions using role-play, simulations, videotape demonstrations, and case presentations to explore particular areas of couples and family therapy. Topics include family therapy and addictions, teens at risk, life-threatening illness, or other areas of study drawing on the expertise of regional practitioners. Prerequisites: FT551 and FT552 or permission of the Program Director. Spring semester. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The first of three seminars focusing on the integration of theory and practice. Taken while students are engaging in their internships, 168 direct contact hours are commonly completed at students’ designated internship sites. Students are required to do case presentations reflecting on: family structure,psychodiagnostics, treatment planning, socio-cultural context, self-ofthe- therapist issues, managed care requirements, and referrals. Audio or video taping of casework is required as is live supervision of cases when available. Prerequisite: FT552. Permission of the Program Director required. Fall and spring semesters and summer. 3 credits. Pass/Fail course. Fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Second of three seminars. See description for FT600. Prerequisite: FT600. Permission of the Program Director required. Fall and spring semesters and summer. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits. Fee.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Third of three seminars. See description for FT600. Prerequisite: FT610. Permission of the Program Director required. Fall and spring semesters and summer. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits. Fee.
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