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| Master of Science in MFT 6-Hour Sample Degree Plan | Master of Science in MFT 9-Hour Sample Degree Plan |
Degree Requirements
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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, M.S.M.F.T.
Required Courses
Counseling
| COU 6302 | Lifespan/Human Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| COU 6303 | Techniques of Appraisal & Assessment | 3 Credits |
| COU 6304 | Multicult/Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6306 | Research Methodology & Program Evalua | 3 Credits |
| COU 6309 | Ethical & Prof Conduct for Counselors | 3 Credits |
| COU 6310 | Advanced Psychopathology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6311 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6314 | Prof Identity & Prepracticum Skills | 3 Credits |
| COU 6322 | Family Systems | 3 Credits |
| COU 6323 | Family of Origin | 3 Credits |
| COU 6331 | Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6332 | Crisis Intervention Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6333 | Couns Sub Abuse/Addict Disord | 3 Credits |
Practicum
take three semesters of the following:
| COU 6324 | Family Therapy Practicum | 3 Credits |
On-Campus OR Study Abroad Options
Students are required to complete all four on-campus courses, OR a combination of on-campus and study abroad courses. Participation in study abroad requires enrolling in six hours and may be taken twice. Students should work with their advisor to select the best combination of courses.
On-Campus Courses
| COU 6320 | Principles of Couple Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6321 | Strat for Intervent in Family Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6334 | Community and Clinical Mental Health Adm | 3 Credits |
| COU 6313 | Counseling Children & Adolescents | 3 Credits |
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| COU 6305 | Advanced Hum Sexuality & Sex Dysfunction | 3 Credits |
Study Abroad Courses
| COU 6370 | Adv Cou/Crisis Interv/Couples | 3 Credits |
| COU 6371 | Group Cou/Fam Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6372 | Fam/Ther/Interv Child/Adol | 3 Credits |
| COU 6373 | Fam Ther/Community Crisis | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (60)
Optional Professional Counseling Concentration
Students may choose an optional concentration in Professional Counseling. To complete the concentration in Professional Counseling, students must complete the courses below.
| COU 6301 | Theories of Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6307 | Career Development & Assessment | 3 Credits |
| COU 6308 | Advanced Counseling and Crisis Skills | 3 Credits |
| COU 6312 | Group Counseling | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (72)
Fall Semester
| Course | Credit Hours |
| COU 6306 Research Methods & Program Evaluations | 3 |
| COU 6324 MFT Practicum | 3 |
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