Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Courses for Graduate Students Only
MFT 619. Professional Orientations and Ethics.
Ethical and legal considerations and making informed ethical decisions based on the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) code of ethics and the Minnesota statutes. 3 credits S.
MFT 620. Family Systems.
Development and dynamics of intimate relationships, the stages of marriage and family life, family challenges and opportunities, better understanding of cybernetics, and human systems. 3 credits F.
MFT 621. Family Conceptual Frameworks.
Changing philosophies of science and explore the effects of scientific philosophy on family theory, research, and practice. 3 credits F.
MFT 624. Family Assessment.
The strengths and limitations of different assessment strategies with couples and families including assessments based on observation, therapist/rater, family report, and interactional methods. 3 credits SUM.
MFT 658. Culture and Family.
Study of culturally diverse couples, families with special emphasis on understanding the significance of cultural contexts in working with people of different cultures. 3 credits F.
MFT 668. Professional Skills and Procedures.
Development of the essential skills for working with individuals, couples, families and groups to conceptualize client concerns, establish goals, and apply systemic interventions. 3 credits F.
MFT 669. Clinical Practicum.
Utilizing therapy skills, tools, and knowledge in actual therapeutic situations under supervision. Prereq.: MFT 621; Co-req MFT 626, MFT 659, MFT 668, & MFT 671. 4 credits S.
MFT 671. Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Comprehensive critique of major theories of marital and family therapy with emphasis on clinical integration of models considering culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and age. Prereq.: MFT 621. 3 credits S.
MFT 672. Couple and Family Therapy: Advanced Theory and Practice.
Interventions into problems faced by couples at various ages and stages of their relationship. Developing and implementing effective strategies for problem solving, relationship maintenance, and partner growth. Prereq.: MFT 619, MFT 620, MFT 621, MFT 624, MFT 659, MFT 668, MFT 671. 3 credits S.
MFT 675. Research Methods.
Quantitative and qualitative research designs. Internal and external validity. Needs assessments, program/treatment evaluations, and the critical reading of published research. Prereq.: CEEP 678 3 credits S.
MFT 696. Supervised Internship.
Practical training experience in an agency setting. Prereq.: MFT 619, MFT 620, MFT 621, MFT 624, MFT 659, MFT 671 3-6 credits F, S, SUM.
MFT 699. Thesis.
Students must complete a total of 6 credits of thesis. 6 credits F, S, SUM.
