Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy requires completion of 60 credits. Candidates must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0, complete a five-semester continuous and uninterrupted clinical training sequence, in which they provide a minimum of 500 direct contact hours of clinical treatment (200 of which must be relational hours) and receive 100 hours of supervision (50 of which must be individual supervision using direct observation of candidates' clinical work). Candidates must evidence required clinical, ethical, and conceptual competencies and pass a comprehensive examination at the end of the program.
The 60-credit master's degree program is typically completed within a 3-6 year period, although students may attend on a full-time basis which will enable them to complete the program more quickly. A personalized program of study is designed for candidates upon admission to determine their progression through the program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FCA 1: Foundations of Relational/Systemic Theories and Models | ||
| MFTH 5550 | Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| MFTH 6555 | Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy | 3 |
| FCA 2: Clinical Treatment with Individual, Couples, and Families | ||
| MFTH 6450 | Techniques of Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy | 3 |
| MFTH 5525 | Divorce, Single Parenting, and Blended Families | 3 |
| MFTH 6552 | Intervention in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy | 3 |
| MFTH 6553 | Family Therapy Pre-Practicum | 3 |
| MFTH 6561 | Advanced Interventions in Family Therapy | 3 |
| MFTH 6567 | Couples Therapy | 3 |
| FCA 3: Diverse, Multicultural, and/or Underserved Communities | ||
| MFTH 5433 | Social Justice and Diversity in Professional Practice | 3 |
| FCA 4: Research and Evaluation | ||
| MFTH 6556 | Research in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| FCA 5: Professional Identity, Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | ||
| MFTH 6565 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Family Therapy | 3 |
| FCA 6: Bio-Psycho-Social Health and Development Across the Lifespan | ||
| MFTH 5447 | Human Development Across the Family Lifecycle | 3 |
| FCA 7: Systemic/Relational Assessment and Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment | ||
| MFTH 6569 | Assessment Techniques in Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 |
| FCA 8: Contemporary Issues | ||
| MFTH 5465 | Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addictions | 3 |
| MFTH 5470 | Queer and Trans Mental Health | 3 |
| FCA 9: Community Intersections and Collaborations | ||
| MFTH 6425 | Private Practice and Small Business Management | 3 |
| Foundational Clinical Practice | ||
| The following courses must be taken in sequence and without interruption: | ||
| MFTH 6951 | Practicum in Family Therapy I | 3 |
| MFTH 6952 | Practicum in Family Therapy II | 3 |
| MFTH 6981 | Internship in Family Therapy I | 3 |
| MFTH 6982 | Internship in Family Therapy II | 3 |
| Capstone and Thesis | ||
| Capstone Presentation | ||
| Thesis Seminar | ||
| MFTH 5598 | Tevera Site Placement Process 1 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Concentration in Queer and Trans Mental Health
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MFTH 5470 | Queer and Trans Mental Health | 3 |
| MFTH 5480 | Transgender and Gender Expansive Affirming Care | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5481 | Conversations with Queer and Trans Youth | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5999G | Queer and Trans Mental Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| 1 | $195 one-time TEVERA fee required |