Couple and Family Therapy: Advanced Theory and Practice
General
Prefix
MFT
Course Number
672
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
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.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Become knowledgeable of major marriage and couple debates in research, policy, and the clinical fields. (PO 5)
Outcome
Understand the factors that foster change in couple relationships from diverse cultural backgrounds. (PO 3)
Outcome
Experiment with various clinical approaches in developing a comfortable style of working with couples from diverse cultural backgrounds. (PO 3)
Outcome
Refine skills in working collaboratively with couples in ways that foster hope, optimism and lead to movement in the direction of the clients' goals using systemic thinking. (PO 1)
Outcome
Gain increased sensitivity to the impact of economic and cultural factors on couple relationships. (PO 3)