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Course DescriptionsCore Courses PY575 Orientation to the Profession of Counseling (1 cr.) This course provides an orientation to the profession of counseling. The history and philosophy of the field are covered as well as the roles and settings of professional counselors. Additionally, the developmental process involved with acquiring an identity as a professional counselor will be addressed. PY605 Developmental Psychology (3 cr.) The course examines characteristic changes in behavior and functioning in each stage of life from conception to death. Physical, cognitive, affective, and social bases of behavior are explored. PY607 Theories of Personality (3 cr.) Major theories of personality are covered as represented by the biophysical, intrapsychic, existential, and behavioral approaches. PY608 Psychopathology (3 cr.) Prerequisite: PY607 This course examines the healthy personality, maladjustment, transient disorders, anxiety states, psychosis, mood, psychosomatic and personality disorders. The course focuses on the description of the main criteria and associated features of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic groups. In addition, etiology, prognosis, prevention, and treatment of the disorders are considered. PY613 Counseling Therapy and Technique (3 cr.) Prerequisite: PY605 and PY607, PY608 (Pre- or co-requisite) Major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy are analyzed with emphasis on applications in the theoretical relationship. Professional psychological writing style is discussed in this course. PY620 Statistical Techniques and Research Methods (3 cr.) The course provides an overview of research methods commonly used in clinical and counseling psychology. Both research methodology and statistical analysis are reviewed. The course focuses on the interpretation and understanding of research and applied statistical procedures. PY641 Marriage and Family Counseling (3 cr.) Prerequisite: PY605 and PY607, PY608 (Pre- or co-requisite) This course covers marriage and family therapy theories, their historical and cultural contexts and their application to the family therapy process. Marriage and Family Studies MFT610 Families and Couples in Society (3 cr.) Prerequisite: completion of core courses This course examines the structure and function of families and relationships in today's culture. Major theories of family development, functioning, and the role of the family in society are studied. Systems theory and models of marriage and family therapy are reviewed. MFT615 Multicultural Studies of the Family (3 cr.) Pre- or co-requisite: MFT610 This course focuses on the study of culturally diverse couples and families with special emphasis on understanding the significance of cultural contexts in working with people of different cultures. Issues of racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, and other isms are explored. Dynamics of power and privilege are explored. Students are expected to recognize and develop strategies to prevent their biases from interfering with the therapeutic relationships with populations differing from themselves. Included is an examination of various types of couples and families. MFT616 Study of Couple and Family Relationships (3 cr.) Pre-requisite: MFT610 This course introduces historical, contextual, and applications of relationships to couples, families, and systems. Relationships between parent and child and couples are explored and analyzed in order to create an understanding of the dynamics that enhance relationships from a therapeutic context. Issues regarding communication, conflict resolution, and interactions are included. Marriage and Family Therapy MFT622 Advanced Family Therapy (3 cr.) Prerequisite: MFT610 This experiential course provides an opportunity for students to develop expertise in conducting therapy with couples and families. Students will examine how the therapist's family-of-origin influences approaches to family therapy. MFT632 Advanced Couples Therapy (3 cr.) Prerequisite: MFT610, MFT616 This course focuses on the current approaches to couples and marriage therapy. Emphasis is on the assessment of couples and development of appropriate interventions to address the concerns presented by couples. Issues regarding marital and divorce therapy as well as working with special populations are explored. MFT635 Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Concerns (3 cr.) Prerequisite: MFT610, MFT616, MFT632 This course addresses the current approaches in the practice of sex therapy. Emphasis is on the assessment of individuals and couples and the development of appropriate interventions to address the sexual concerns presented by the couples and individuals. Issues regarding identification and treatment of male and female disorders as well as treatment of special populations are included. MFT650 Assessment of Couples and Families (3 cr.) Pre- or co-requisite: MFT610 This course examines the strengths and limitations of different assessment strategies with couples and families. It includes assessment based on observation, therapist/rater, family report, and interactional methods. Includes an overview of various measures and instruments used including parent-child, family, and couple inventories. MFT660 Special Topics (1 cr.) Pre- or co-requisite: MFT610 This course examines issues in therapy with families presenting with special members and/or special problems. The course rotates topics each semester. The following titles are representative of one credit special topics courses available. See the semester course schedule for current offerings. MFT660A Play Therapy With Families This course is an introduction to Play Therapy theories and techniques, their historical and cultural contexts and their application to the marriage and family therapy process. MFT660B Family Therapy with Violence and Abuse Issues This experiential course examines the occurrence and causes of violence and physical and sexual abuse in family relationships. Emphasis is on the therapeutic and corrective strategies for treating victims and perpetrators of violence and abuse in intimate relationships. MFT660C The Challenge of Parenthood This course investigates the characteristics and skills needed for successful parenting; impediments to competent parenting; and strategies and techniques which Marriage and Family Therapists can use to help parents in their attempts to raise competent and responsible children. MFT660D Addictions and Family Therapy This course introduces and explores systemic issues related to counseling the child of addiction. It seeks to offer a preliminary overview of some of the current effects experienced by many adults who have been raised in such a setting. It also considers system strategies for fostering a path of recovery for those who find themselves suffering the lingering effects of an addiction-based childhood. MFT660E Spirituality and Family Therapy This course provides instruction in the use of Spiritual Resources in the theory and practice of family therapy. MFT660F Assessment and Diagnosis of Children and Adolescents in Family Therapy This course examines the diagnostic criteria and categories for children and adolescents. It also explores and examines diagnostic methods, tools, and approaches applicable to this age and population. MFT660G Marriage and Family Therapy with Immigrant Families This course examines the unique stressors and relationship issues experienced by immigrant individuals and families. Historical and cultural contexts, highlighting the need to understand pre-immigration as well as post-immigration factors in assessing and treating immigrants are emphasized. MFT660H In-Home Family Therapy A comprehensive overview of in-home family therapy. Through lecture, case presentations, role plays and experiential learning students will be introduced to theory, techniques and practice of culturally competent in-home family therapy. MFT660I Advanced Play Therapy This course provides advanced instruction in the theory and practice of play therapy, the psychotherapeutic modality of choice for many children. MFT660J Art Therapy with Families This course is designed to introduce students to the principals and practices of art therapy as it may be used in a marriage and family therapy perspective with individuals, couples and families. Students are introduced to various theoretical approaches and hands-on techniques. The emphasis in this course is placed on experiential techniques and processes of art therapy. MFT660K Crossing Over: Building Professional Relationships Between Law Enforcement and Marriage and Family Therapists This course examines the common goals/process as well as differentiated goals/process in marriage/family therapy and law enforcement. It is designed to facilitate greater understanding of the alternate discipline and to develop a basis for teamwork between law enforcement officers/departments and marriage and family therapists. This team work will help both communities work toward the good of the greater community. MFT660L Introduction to Grief and Loss Issues in Family Therapy This course provides an introduction to understanding the complexities of grief and loss as clinical issues in family therapy. It examines what we know about grief and loss as well as exploring the beliefs and myths we hold around the topic of loss and change. It is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of a grief, unresolved mourning, the impact of loss and unexpressed grief and the implications for the therapeutic process. MFT660M Family Therapy with Families with Disabilities This course presents an overview of disabilities, defines how a disability can impact the overall family system, typical family functioning, and the family life cycle. Students will be introduced to how the family and professional partnership can become more effective, strength-focused, and empowering to the families, and be able to identify some services that are available to assist these families. MFT660N Medical Family Therapy This course introduces the student to the interface between family therapy and the health care delivery system. A wide variety of settings in which family therapists and health care providers interact are explored. The benefits and challenges of such collaborations are discussed in terms of patient care. Specific tools for successful collaboration are presented. MFT660O Narrative Therapy This course provides an introduction to the clinical application of the growing body of ideas that have come to be known as narrative therapy. An overview of the narrative/social constructionist perspective sets the ground for the specific narrative therapy clinical practices. Therapy videotapes of the work of David Epston, Michael White and the instructor illustrate the practices. Professional Issues MFT600 Marriage and Family Therapy Program Orientation (0 cr.) This course is required for all first semester Marriage and Family Therapy students. This non-credit course provides an overview of the MFT program requirements, state licensure requirements, practicum procedures, and integration paper and oral examination expectations. MFT661 Special Topics: Business of Practice (1 cr.) Pre or co-requisite MFT610 This course examines issues in the professional practice of marriage and family therapy. The course rotates topics to include: HIPAA and data privacy regulations; dealing with the media; small business and financial planninig; working with managed care and other third party payers; licensure and other credential procedures; and other topics. MFT690 Ethical and Professional Issues in Marital and Family Therapy (3 cr.) Prerequisite: MFT610 and 6 Marriage and Family Therapy credits completed This course examines professional, legal, and ethical issues in the practice of couples and family therapy. The code of ethics of the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, selected Minnesota laws pertaining to children and families, and ethical and professional problems of confidentiality, dual relationship, and other potentially problematic areas are studied. General Electives Note: Students may take MFT 660 Special Topics courses to satisfy this requirement. MFT681 Expressive Arts and Narrative Therapy (2 cr.) Pre or corequisite: MFT610 Provides introduction to basic concepts and practice of Narrative Therapy. Primary emphasis is on Expressive Arts and how it is applied to Narrative practice. Non-traditional talk therapy modalities will be explored within an experiential learning environment. PY621 Psychological Assessment (3 cr.) Prerequisite: PY620 This course investigates the principles and history of psychological testing, both individual and group, and assessment. Theories of measurement and selected psychological tests and inventories are covered. Practicum MFT 670/671/672/673 Practicum in Marital and Family Therapy (2 cr.) Prerequisite: MFT610, 615, 616, 622, 650, 690, and min. 1 cr. 660 This course is for students who need to complete their 300 hours of practicum. The practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy provides students enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy or in the Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy Program the opportunity to complete the state board requirement for a practicum experience. Students work under the supervision of a Minnesota Board of MFT Approved Supervisor for a minimum of 21 hours per semester. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy requires students to complete 300 direct service hours (client contact hours). All practicum hours must be completed at an approved practicum site. A practicum seminar must be taken concurrently as part of the practicum requirements. The practicum seminar provides an environment for discussion of case material as well as problems and concerns that arise in the practicum setting. Person and professional issues relevant to the practicum experience are examined. |
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