Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
General
Prefix
MFT
Course Number
671
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Comprehensive critique of major theories of marital and family therapy with emphasis on clinical integration of models considering culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and age.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Be provided with a contextual understanding of the development of the field of family therapy. (PO 1)
Outcome
Understand the similarities and differences among the major family therapy models. (PO 1)
Outcome
Evaluate the value assumptions underlying the major family therapy models in terms of race, culture, and ethnicity. (PO 3)
Outcome
Evaluate their family of origin in light of these theoretical models. (SLO 2)
Outcome
Arrive at systemic therapeutic model that fits their own theoretical, clinical, and personal style. (PO 1)
Dependencies
Courses
MFT671
is a
prerequisite
for: