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Master Degree Programs 195
MFT635
Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Concerns (3 cr.)
Prerequisites: MFT610 or MFT613 and MFT616 and MFT632
This course addresses current approaches in the practice of sex therapy.
Emphasis is on the assessment of individuals and couples and the
development of appropriate interventions to address the sexual concerns
presented by the couples and individuals. Issues regarding identification
and treatment of male and female disorders as well as treatment of
special populations are included.
MFT650
Assessment of Couples and Families (3 cr.)
Pre- or co-requisite: MFT610 or MFT613
This course examines the strengths and limitations of different
assessment strategies with couples and families, including assessment
based on observation, therapist/rater, family report, and interactional
methods. It includes an overview of various measures and instruments
used, including parent-child, family, and couple inventories.
MFT660
Special Topics (1 cr.)
Pre- or co-requisite: MFT610 or MFT611 or MFT613
These courses examine issues in therapy with families presenting with
special members and/or special problems. These courses rotate each
semester. The following titles are representative of one credit special
topics courses available. See the semester course schedule for current
offerings.
MFT660B
Family Therapy with Violence and Abuse Issues (1 cr.)
This course examines the occurrence and causes of violence and
physical and sexual abuse in family relationships. Emphasis is on the
therapeutic and corrective strategies for treating victims and perpetrators
of violence and abuse in intimate relationships.
MFT660D
Addictions and Family Therapy (1 cr.)
Systemic issues related to counseling the families of addiction are explored
in this course. It provides a preliminary overview of some of the current
effects experienced by adults who have been raised in such a setting. The
course considers system strategies for fostering a path of recovery for those
who find themselves suffering the effects of an addiction-based childhood.
MFT660E
Spirituality and Family Therapy (1 cr.)
This course provides instruction in the use of spiritual resources in the
theory and practice of family therapy.
MFT660F
Assessment and Diagnosis of Children and Adolescents
in Family Therapy (1 cr.)
This course examines the diagnostic criteria and categories for children
and adolescents. It also explores and examines diagnostic methods,
tools, and approaches applicable to this age and population.
MFT660G
Marriage and Family Therapy with Immigrant Families (1 cr.)
This course examines the unique stressors and relationship issues
experienced by immigrant individuals and families. Historical and cultural
contexts, highlighting the need to understand pre-immigration as well as
post-immigration factors in assessing and treating immigrants are
emphasized.
MFT660H
In-Home Family Therapy (1 cr.)
This course examines the nature and philosophy of in-home therapy
services. We will focus on the pragmatic issues of delivering home-based
services to families. This course is designed to give students a realistic
view and understanding of current in-home therapy as presented in the
State Statutes and HMO contracts. Diagnosis, treatment planning,
effective models of therapy, and ethical dilemmas will be reviewed.
MFT660J
Art Therapy with Families (1 cr.)
This course introduces the principals and practices of art therapy as it
may be used in a marriage and family therapy perspective with
individuals, couples and families. Various theoretical approaches and
hands-on techniques are introduced. The emphasis in this course is
placed on experiential techniques and processes of art therapy.
MFT660K
Crossing Over: Building Professional Relationships Between
Law Enforcement and Marriage and Family Therapists (1 cr.)
This course examines the common goals/process as well as
differentiated goals/process in marriage/family therapy and law
enforcement. It is designed to facilitate greater understanding of the
alternate discipline and to develop a basis for teamwork between law
enforcement officers/departments and marriage and family therapists.
This team-work helps both communities work toward the good of the
greater community.
MFT660L
Introduction to Grief and Loss Issues in Family Therapy (1 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to understanding the complexities
of grief and loss as clinical issues in family therapy. It examines what we
know about grief and loss as well as exploring the beliefs and myths we
hold around the topic of loss and change. It is designed to facilitate a
deeper understanding of grief, unresolved mourning, the impact of loss
and unexpressed grief and implications for the therapeutic process.
MFT660M
Family Therapy with Families with Disabilities (1 cr.)
This course presents an overview of disabilities, defines how a disability
can impact the overall family system, typical family functioning, and the
family life cycle. Family and professional partnerships that are more
effective, strength-focused, and empowering to the families are
introduced.
MFT660N
Medical Family Therapy (1 cr.)
This course introduces the student to the interface between family
therapy and the healthcare delivery system. A wide variety of settings in
which family therapists and healthcare providers interact are explored.
The benefits and challenges of such collaborations are discussed in
terms of patient care. Specific tools for successful collaboration are
presented.