Marriage and Family Therapy
MFT 567 - Sexual Issues for the Helping Professional 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual dysfunction, sex and disability, and nontraditional sexual relationships. Introduction to educational and therapeutic intervention.
MFT 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
MFT 603 - Introduction to Trauma Studies 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: HTW 603
This course is an overview of trauma studies and examines trauma typology, prevention, and intervention and is taught through an ecosystemic lens.
MFT 625 - Family Systems and Therapy 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theory and techniques. Therapeutic approaches such as structural, strategic, intergenerational, and experiential family therapy. Not for Marriage and Family Therapy majors.
MFT 641 - Divorce Mediation 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Crosslisted with: SWK 641
Basic theory and skills of divorce mediation. Includes introduction to conflict resolution theory, divorce law, financial planning, custody issues, and marital and family dynamics related to divorce.
MFT 642 - Therapy with LGBTQ Couples and Families 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
LGBTQ relationship issues and sexual and gender identity development and clinical work with LGBTQ clients. Heterosexual/cisgender privilege, coming out, internalized opression, cultural identities, formation of families and parenting, and gender transition.
MFT 643 - Family Therapy with Complex Trauma 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Explores the effects of trauma on child development and family functioning, and introduce the use of family therapy for the treatment of complex trauma. Learn to develop treatment intervention strategies in a systemic framework.
MFT 644 - Family Therapy with LGBTQ Youth 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Overview of family therapy with LGBTQ youth, taught through a social justice lens. The course examines how specific LGBTQ issues affect families and other social systems.
MFT 645 - Queering Theory, History and Clinical Practice 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Overview of LGBTQ studies, including traditional understandings of sexuality and gender, historical and contemporary trajectories of LGBTQ people and application to clinical work with LGBTQ clients.
MFT 661 - Introduction to Family Therapy Practice 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduces basic therapeutic skills of family therapy practice.
MFT 662 - Systems Dynamics in a Group Setting 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Cognitive and affective awareness of group process through didactic and experiential instruction. Group techniques for the treatment of family issues. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
PREREQ: MFT 661
MFT 663 - Applied Research in Social Work 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SWK 662
Design and execution of research in human service settings. Proposal development, creation of quantitative and qualitative instruments, coding of data, computer-based data analysis, and production of research reports.
MFT 671 - Introduction to Family Systems 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Family as a system. Family functioning and the impact of developmental stage, sociocultural context, and family of origin.
MFT 672 - Couple Therapy: Theory and Techniques 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The couple relationship and ways to facilitate it. Psychodynamic, behavioral, and systems approaches. Non-marital, marital, and divorcing couples. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
PREREQ: MFT 661 , MFT 671
MFT 673 - Child Development Theory and Family Therapy Interventions 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Child development, relationship development, and family therapy theory and techniques. The dynamic interplay among family systems, gender, child development, and other contextual variables.
MFT 681 - Marriage and Family Therapy Ethics and Issues 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy. For students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
MFT 682 - Marriage and Family Therapy Theory and Techniques 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theory and practice of the major family therapies.
PREREQ: MFT 671
MFT 683 - Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Individual, couple, and family assessment utilizing a family systems perspective.
MFT 684 - Family Therapy Perspectives on Cultural Diversity 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
How six basic dimensions of diversity (race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion) interface with the dynamics of oppression to structure reality in general, and more specifically the process of therapy.
MFT 686 - Play Therapy with Children and Families 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Examines the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of children and families through play therapy. Working with children and families in crisis including loss, abuse, and illness, is a particular focus.
MFT 687 - Spirituality in Therapy 3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Explores spirituality in the context of therapy with individuals and families. Explores relationship between client and therapist by acknowledging spirituality as a possible dimension of personhood while considering language, worldview, power, relationship and individual/systemic issues.
MFT 688 - Family Therapy Across the Life Cycle 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Integrative family therapy course exploring the content and process of family therapy in a way that values the similarities and differences inherent in individual and family therapy across the developmental life cycle.
MFT 724 - Psychopathology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SWK 724
Stressful processes of living, focusing on individual attitudinal and behavioral responses that may be maladaptive. Traditional mental health theories and classifications, and relevant perspectives from sociology, social psychology, and biology.
MFT 750 - Introduction to Marriage & Family Therapy Practicum 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to clinical practice in the Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center
MFT 760 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
First course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
PREREQ: MFT 750
Repeatable
MFT 761 - Practicum in Marriage & Family Therapy II 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Second course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
PREREQ: MFT 760
MFT 762 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy III 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Third course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
PREREQ: MFT 761
MFT 763 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy IV 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Elective course in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program who have not completed the required 500 hours.
PREREQ: MFT 762
MFT 764 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy V 1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Elective course in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program who have not completed the required 500 hours.
PREREQ: MFT 763
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
MFT 771 - Family Systems Approach to Addictions and Eating Disorders: Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Family-systems approach to the assessment and treatment of addictions, alcoholism, eating disorders, and obesity.
MFT 772 - Divorce and Remarriage: Family Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Family-systems approach to separation, divorce, remarriage, and stepfamily formation. Review of research and family intervention strategies.
MFT 773 - Family Violence: Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Systemic approach to assessment and treatment of family violence. Child, spousal, and parental abuse.
MFT 774 - Parenting and Family Enrichment: Programs and Research 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Theory and research on parenting and family enrichment. Overview of intervention programs
MFT 776 - Dysfunctional Families: Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Family-systems approach to treatment of multiproblem, chronically distressed, and rigid families.
MFT 777 - Family Perspectives on Gender Roles and Socialization: Theory & Therapy 3 credit(s)
Gender and its implications for socialization, family functioning, and family therapy.
MFT 778 - Loss Across the Life Cycle: Family Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Systemic approach to theory and treatment of normative and non-normative losses across the family life cycle.
MFT 779 - Sexual Identity and Family Therapy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Systemic approach to sexual identity and family therapy theory and clinical applications.
MFT 781 - Alcohol and Other Drugs in Social Work Practice 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SWK 781
Introduces theory and practice strategies appropriate to understand and address alcohol and other drug problems among clients in various human services settings. Prerequisite does not apply to MFT students.
MFT 860 - Advanced Family Therapy Practicum 1 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced supervised clinical experience for Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral students. A minimum of four credits required
Repeatable
MFT 861 - Supervision in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Theory and techniques of supervision in marriage and family therapy. Required course for AAMFT Supervisor designation.
MFT 862 - Advanced Family Therapy with Children and Adolescents 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Assessment, diagnosis, and family treatment of child-hood and adolescent dysfunction. Interaction between child and family system.
MFT 863 - Advanced Couple Therapy 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Family systems approach to the assessment and treatment of couple dynamics, including sexuality.
MFT 864 - Family Systems and Family Health 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Relationship between family process and family health, effect of chronic illness on the family system, and overview of family wellness paradigm.
MFT 865 - Advanced Family Therapy Theory 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Critique of family therapy theories. Theory development.
MFT 870 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision 1 credit(s) Irregularly
Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy therapists-in-training. Partial fulfillment of AAMFT requirements for approved supervisor status.
PREREQ: MFT 681
Repeatable
MFT 875 - Cultural Diversity: Family Theory and Therapy 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Influence of racial, ethnic, and religious heritage on family structure and therapeutic intervention.
MFT 882 - Assessment and Research Methods in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Overview of family assessment techniques. Issues and procedures in family therapy process and outcome research.
MFT 885 - Qualitative Research Methods in Family Therapy 3 credit(s)
A qualitative inquiry in the social sciences. Students will learn to apply qualitative research methodology to understand human phenomena and life.
PREREQ: CFS 631
MFT 960 - Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy 0 credit(s) Every semester
Supervised internship in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nine to 12-month family therapy internship with AAMFT approved supervision.
Repeatable
MFT 997 - Master’s Thesis or Project 0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable
MFT 999 - Dissertation 1-12 credit(s) Every semester
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