MFT-666 Alcoholism and Family Systems Intervention (2 cr.)
Spring and Summer
The role of alcoholism in the family and how to intervene therapeutically.

MFT-735 Investigations(2 cr.)
A research experience which culminates in a Plan B paper. Consent of Program Director. Prerequisites: take EDUC-740 or MFT-765. $

MFT-740 Cultural Competence in Family Therapy (3 cr.)
Fall
Cultural competence and its application in MFT. Exploration of systems of privilege and oppression and their link to interpersonal dynamics. Self-examination of cultural assumptions. Practice in working with difference.

Prerequisite: take ANTH-620

MFT-744 Psychometric Aids in Couples and Family Therapy (2 cr)
Fall
Understanding and applying psychometric instruments in MFT context. Includes descriptive statistics, reliability, measurement error, validity, interpretation, selection, administration, cultural diversity, disabilities.

MFT-745 Treating Drug Abuse, Intimate Violence and Self Harm (3 cr)
Spring

Assess and treat intimate violence (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect), substance abuse and self harm. Children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

MFT-750 Foundations of Couples and Family Therapy (3 cr.)
Fall
Study of early theories of marriage and family therapy. Assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents and families.

MFT-751 Contemporary Couples and Family Therapy (3 cr.)
Spring
Study of contemporary theories of marriage and family therapy. Assessment and treatment for children, adoledscents, adults, couples, parents and families.

MFT-752 Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy (3 cr)
Fall
Therapeutic models, assessment and interventions for working with couples. Dynamics of couple relationships including communication, infidelity, emotional regulation, conflict management, and sexual interaction.

MFT-755 Professional Issues in Couples and Family Therapy (3 cr.)
Exploration of the issues in the development of professional skills, attitudes and identity in the area of marriage and family therapy. Prerequisites: take MFT-750.

MFT-760 Sex Therapy Seminar (2 cr.)
Spring
This course is offered to graduate students, who have already taken a basic course in human sexuality and who plan to work in the helping professions. Its main goal is to provide participants with the basic skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to help clients solve problems related to sexuality. Instructor's consent required.
           
MFT-765 Research in Psychotherapy (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Basic research methods in the evaluation of therapy effectiveness. Application of research skills by demonstrating ability to critique published studies and to develop a research proposal.

MFT-795 Couples and Family Therapy Practicum (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Preparation for professional couple and family therapy services through seminar discussions, observation, and supervised therapy. MFT Program Director consent.

MFT-799 Independent Study (1-3 cr.) R