Sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual dysfunction, sex and disability, and nontraditional sexual relationships. Introduction to educational and therapeutic intervention.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course is an overview of trauma studies and examines trauma typology, prevention, and intervention and is taught through an ecosystemic lens.

Theory and techniques. Therapeutic approaches such as structural, strategic, intergenerational, and experiential family therapy. Not for Marriage and Family Therapy majors.

Basic theory and skills of divorce mediation. Includes introduction to conflict resolution theory, divorce law, financial planning, custody issues, and marital and family dynamics related to divorce.

LGBTQ relationship issues and sexual and gender identity development and clinical work with LGBTQ clients. Heterosexual/cisgender privilege, coming out, internalized opression, cultural identities, formation of families and parenting, and gender transition.

Explores the effects of trauma on child development and family functioning, and introduces the use of family therapy for the treatment of complex trauma. Learn to develop treatment intervention strategies in a systemic framework.

Overview of family therapy with LGBTQ youth, taught through a social justice lens. The course examines how specific LGBTQ issues affect families and other social systems.

Overview of LGBTQ studies, including traditional understandings of sexuality and gender, historical and contemporary trajectories of LGBTQ people and application to clinical work with LGBTQ clients.

Introduces basic therapeutic skills of family therapy practice.

Cognitive and affective awareness of group process through didactic and experiential instruction. Group techniques for the treatment of family issues. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy Program.

Design and execution of research in human service settings. Proposal development, creation of quantitative and qualitative instruments, coding of data, computer-based data analysis, and production of research reports.

Family as a system. Family functioning and the impact of developmental stage, sociocultural context, and family of origin.

The couple relationship and ways to facilitate it. Psychodynamic, behavioral, and systems approaches. Non-marital, marital, and divorcing couples. For students in Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Child development, relationship development, and family therapy theory and techniques. The dynamic interplay among family systems, gender, child development, and other contextual variables.

Pre-planning for matching and securing an internship. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.

Ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy. For students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Theory and practice of the major family therapies.

How six basic dimensions of diversity (race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion) interface with the dynamics of oppression to structure reality in general, and more specifically the process of therapy.

An integrative family therapy course exploring the content and process of family therapy in a way that values the similarities and differences inherent in individual, family, and therapy development across the life cycle.

Examines the assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of children and families through play therapy. Working with children and families in crisis including loss, abuse, and illness, is a particular focus.

Explores spirituality in the context of therapy with individuals and families. Explores relationship between client and therapist by acknowledging spirituality as a possible dimension of personhood while considering language, worldview, power, relationship and individual/systemic issues.

Integrative family therapy course exploring the content and process of family therapy in a way that values the similarities and differences inherent in individual and family therapy across the developmental life cycle.

Special issues related to refugee and immigrant mental health in the United States. Focus on transnational, contextual factors influencing mental health and well-being; examination of multiple systems impacting individual, family, and community mental health factors.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Stressful processes of living, focusing on individual attitudinal and behavioral responses that may be maladaptive. Traditional mental health theories and classifications, and relevant perspectives from sociology, social psychology, and biology.

Introduction to clinical practice in the Couple and Family Therapy Center, or a clinical setting approved by the department.

First course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Second course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Third course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Fourth course of four required courses in supervised clinical practice in Couple & Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Elective course in supervised clinical practice in Couple and Family Therapy for students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program who have not completed the required 500 hours.

Family-systems approach to the assessment and treatment of addictions, alcoholism, eating disorders, and obesity.

Family-systems approach to separation, divorce, remarriage, and stepfamily formation. Review of research and family intervention strategies.

Systemic approach to assessment and treatment of family violence. Child, spousal, and parental abuse.

Theory and research on parenting and family enrichment. Overview of intervention programs

Gender and its implications for socialization, family functioning, and family therapy.

Systemic approach to theory and treatment of normative and non-normative losses across the family life cycle.

Systemic approach to sexual identity and family therapy theory and clinical applications.

Introduces theory and practice strategies appropriate to understand and address alcohol and other drug problems among clients in various human services settings. 

Systemic family therapy with veterans and military families. Emphasis on evidence-based and trauma-informed clinical practice.

Advanced supervised clinical experience for Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral students. A minimum of four credits required

Theory and techniques of supervision in marriage and family therapy. Required course for AAMFT Supervisor designation.

Assessment, diagnosis, and family treatment of child-hood and adolescent dysfunction. Interaction between child and family system.

Family systems approach to the assessment and treatment of couple dynamics, including sexuality.

Critique of family therapy theories. Theory development.

Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy therapists-in-training. Partial fulfillment of AAMFT requirements for approved supervisor status.

Influence of racial, ethnic, and religious heritage on family structure and therapeutic intervention.

Overview of family assessment techniques. Issues and procedures in family therapy process and outcome research.

Integration of family therapy theory and research. Topics dependent upon interests of students and faculty.

A qualitative inquiry in the social sciences. Students will learn to apply qualitative research methodology to understand human phenomena and life.

Supervised internship in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nine to 12-month family therapy internship with AAMFT approved supervision.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Integration of theoretical, research and practice skills through the development of a written capstone proposal and an oral presentation. Students must take the capstone twice for a total of 6 credits. Students must complete 18 program credits before beginning capstone.