Couple and Family Therapy: Advanced Theory and Practice

General

Prefix

MFT

Course Number

672

Course Level

Graduate

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)