The Â̲èÖ±²¥ Marriage and Family Therapy Doctor of Philosophy program is committed to a systemic orientation that fosters relational and contextual educational approaches in the field of marriage and family therapy.ÌýÌýServing a diverse society, ourÌýmissionÌýis to promote competencies in systemic clinical practice, supervision, research, and scholarship. With a commitment to the classic foundations of family therapy and advancing the profession, we turn learning into relevant and ethical action for tomorrow’s innovators in research methods and systemic clinical scholarship (Revised, Fall 2017)
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Program Description:
The Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy prepares graduates for careers such as:
The doctorate is a 69 credit hour (minimum) post Master's degree which integrates
systemic oriented philosophy and theory, clinical practice, qualitative and quantitative
research.
Students admitted to the program will have successfully completed a master's degree
program from a regionally accredited institution. ÌýStudents must complete the standard
curriculum of a Council of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
(COAMFTE) accredited master's degree program prior to the doctoral curriculum.
Program Goals:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Faculty Goals for Effectiveness:
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NOTE:This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Course Catalog.
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Welcome Letter
Degree Plan Sheet - Entering 2017 or after
Typical Course Sequence - 2016 & after