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Master Degree Programs 197
Practicum
The Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy provides students
enrolled in the graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy the
opportunity to complete the licensing board requirement for a practicum
experience. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy requires
students to complete 300 clinical hours of direct client contact. Each two
credit practicum course requires the completion of 150 direct contact
hours and each student must complete four credits of practicum in
meeting that requirement. A practicum supervision seminar is taken
concurrently as a part of the practicum requirements. The supervision
seminar provides an environment for presentation of case material, as
well as a venue for discussing problems and concerns that arise in the
practicum setting. Personal and professional issues relevant to the
practicum experience are examined.
MFT643
Systemic/Relational Interviewing (1 cr.)
Pre or co-requisite: MFT610 or MFT613
This one credit course is part of a triad of courses which include the
concurrent courses MFT642 and MFT644. This course focuses on
systemic interviewing techniques for assessment and clinical
intervention with more than one member of a relational system present
concurrently in the clinical session. Opportunities for simulated practice
and videotaping are offered.
MFT644
Observational Practicum (1 cr.)
Prerequisite: MFT610 or MFT613
This course is part three of a three credit triad of one credit courses which
include the concurrent courses MFT642 and MFT643. This practical
course consists of observing clinical therapy sessions and participating in
a consultative team with licenses professional therapists.
MFT670
Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I
(2 cr., 150 hours plus seminar)
Prerequisites: All program course requirements except MFT 632, MFT
635 and MFT683.
MFT671
Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum II
(2 cr., 150 hours plus seminar)
Prerequisite: MFT670
MFT672
Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum III (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: MFT670 and MFT671
Students unable to complete the required 300 hours of client contact in
two semesters of practicum may register for this course. Students
continue to take the practicum supervision seminar for each semester
needed to complete the hours. This course is P/NC.
MFT673
Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum IV (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: MFT670, MFT671, and MFT672
Students unable to complete the required 300 hours of client contact in
two semesters of practicum may register for this course. Students
continue to take the practicum supervision seminar for each semester
needed to complete the hours. This course is P/NC.
Electives
MFT681
Expressive Arts and Narrative Therapy
(2 cr.)
Pre or co-requisite: MFT610 or MFT613
Basic concepts and practice of narrative therapy. Primary emphasis is on
Expressive Arts and how it is applied to Narrative practice. Nontraditional
talk therapy modalities will be explored within an experiential
learning environment.
PY621
Psychological Assessment (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: PY620
This course investigates the principles and history of psychological
testing, both individual and group, and assessment. Theories of
measurement and selected psychological tests and inventories are
covered.
PLT660
Introduction to Play Therapy (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: PY613
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of play
therapy, the psychotherapeutic modality of choice for many children.
Additional courses may be included under electives. Check with the
program director for approval prior to taking the course.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply for admission to master degree programs at any
time during the year. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate
degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall
grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must
demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate
coursework.
If the grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade
point average is not available, or language proficiency is not adequate,
the applicant may be admitted with provisional status.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee
(fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or
veterans and active military personnel) and,