Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy

General

Prefix

MFT

Course Number

671

Course Level

Graduate

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: