08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 137
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 3 cr. Individual study of advanced marketing topics under the direction of a
Senior faculty member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum
graduate GPA of 3.5.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
(MAFT)
For Graduates Only
502. THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE. 3 cr. The study of theory, processes and techniques involved in
establishing and maintaining the therapeutic alliance with individuals and family systems.
Designed as a pre-practicum experience, the course includes laboratory demonstrations and
practical to develop and maintain the therapeutic alliance.
510. METHODS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. 3 cr. A study of methods and strategies
of major models of marriage and family therapy. A pre-internship practicum course.
520. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. 3 cr. A study of the developmental progression of
the family life cycle, including the three dimensional family system and critical tasks in each
stage of family development with suggested interventions for each stage of the family life
cycle.
521. MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR. 3 cr. A study of normal and abnormal manifestations of individual
personality development including theory and diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed on
integration of this material with systems concepts. (Formerly Individual Development. Same as
Counseling 521.)
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Investigative study in selected problems for advanced graduate students.
599. THESIS. 1-6 cr. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.
608. PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. 3 cr. A survey of current
issues relating to professional identity and practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Students will be introduced to the certification and licensure requirements, professional practice
models, and the utilization of these models in developmental and therapeutic practice.
610. INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. 3 cr. A survey of current theories
and practices of marriage and family therapy, including the historical development and principal
conceptualizations of relationship therapy. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
620. ADVANCED THERAPY STRATEGIES FOR PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. 3 cr. A course
in didactic therapy involving specialized training in the techniques and strategies used
specifically in parent-child therapy procedures. Prerequisite: 610.
662. HUMAN SEXUALITY. 3 cr. A study of the biological, psychosocial, clinical, and cultural aspects
of human sexuality. Prerequisite: 610 or permission of instructor. (Same as Counseling 662.)
664. FAMILY CONSULTATION. 3 cr. A study of the models and process of family consultation used
in marriage and family therapy.
665. ADVANCED PROCEDURES. 3 cr. The study of specialized processes and techniques involved
in individual and family systems approaches and practices. Designed as a post-practicum
experience, the course involves laboratory activity and practice to refine specialized procedures.
Prerequisite: 510 or permission of instructor. (Same as Counseling 665.)
666. ADVANCED THEORY. 3 cr. An in-depth study of counseling and systems theories and
supportive research including practical application of techniques used in individual and family
therapy. (Same as Counseling 666.)
668. SEMINAR. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. Advanced study of selected topics.
670. INTERNSHIP. 3-12 cr. Supervised work experience in clinics, schools, colleges, or other
agencies engaged in professional therapy services. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will
be awarded. Prerequisite: 510. (Marriage and Family Therapy majors only or permission of
department head.) $25 field experience fee.
687. SUPERVISION. 3 cr. In-depth examination of the major models of clinical supervision, review of
the supervisory relationship process, and the procedural, ethical, and legal responsibilities
associated with supervision.
700. FAMILY SYSTEMS I: EPISTEMOLOGICAL ISSUES IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.
3 cr. Study of the paradigm shift represented by the systems/cybernetics/ecological perspective,
the constructivist, social constructionist, narrative perspectives, and the implications of these
perspectives for society, social policy, assessment, research, and mental health practice.
702. FAMILY SYSTEMS II: FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. 3 cr. A study
of the historical roots, foundation ideas, and philosophical evolution of systemic, cybernetic, and
ecological perspectives in individual, marriage and family therapy.