Master of Divinity/Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.

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Program Director: Cynthia McGrady, Ph.D.

Overview

The intent of the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program is to prepare Christian counselors with the knowledge, skill and insight to practice counseling in the church or in clinical settings. The curriculum encourages the integration of theology, theory, personal formation and professional practice. Students are expected to engage in their own personal counseling to enhance personal growth, self-awareness and understanding of the therapeutic process in preparation for work in this field. The program covers the content areas required for state licensure exams and student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Locations Offered

Fresno Main Campus & Visalia Campus

Required Courses (105 Units)

Biblical and Theological Reflection (30)

BIB 709 - Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar Credits: 0 – 0
BIB 725 - Understanding, Interpreting and Teaching Scripture Credits: 2 – 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
BIB 720 - The Church and God's Mission in the World Credits: 3
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
THEO 730 - Discipleship and Ethics Credits: 2 – 3
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
Biblical Languages - Choose either Greek or Hebrew 9*
BIB 710 - Elementary Greek I Credits: 3 and
BIB 711 - Elementary Greek II Credits: 3 and
BIB 712 - Intermediate Greek Exegesis Credits: 3 or
BIB 715 - Elementary Hebrew I Credits: 3 and
BIB 716 - Elementary Hebrew II Credits: 3 and
BIB 717 - Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis Credits: 3
BIB 750 - Old Testament Theology Credits: 3 **
BIB 752 - New Testament Theology Credits: 3 **
THEO 712 - The Story of the Church and Its Theology Credits: 2 – 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
BIB 760 - Theology for Integration Credits: 3
* Students may petition to substitute biblical language requirements (9 units) with BIB 722 - Biblical Language Tools (3) and (6) units of Biblical content courses.

** Either Old Testament or New Testament Theology must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.

Personal and Holistic Formation (5.5)

MIN 704 - Discerning Vocation and Calling Credits: 1 or
COUN 705 - Discerning Vocation and Calling 1

Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
MIN 712 - The Charismatic Experience Credits: 1.5
MIN 714 - Spirit, Character, and Transformation Credits 2 – 3

Missional and Practical Application (21.5)

MIN 718 - Effective Contemporary Public Communication Credits: 3
MIN 748 - Pastoral Leadership Credits: 3
MIN 762 - Exegeting and Serving Your Neighborhood Credits: 1.5
COUN 750B - Cross Cultural Counseling: Fresno Credits: 1.5
MIN 750D - Cross-Cultural Encounter: San Francisco Credits: 1.5
THEO 719 - Exploring Secular Culture & Connecting with Secular People Credits: 3
PACS 700 - Peacemaking Institute Credits 2 – 3
MIN 793A - The Practice of Ministry I Credits: 1.5 *
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
MIN 793B - The Practice of Ministry II Credits: 1.5 *
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
MIN 793C - Practice of Ministry III Credits: 1.5 *
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
MIN 793D - Practice of Ministry IV Credits: 1.5 *
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
* Students do not need to take the Practice of Ministry series in order.

Specialization (45)

COUN 710 - Introduction to Counseling Credits: 1
COUN 721 - Professional Ethics in Counseling Credits: 3
COUN 724 - Interpersonal Communication Credits 2 – 3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
COUN 726 - Human Development Credits: 3
COUN 728 - Family Violence Credits: 1.5
COUN 730 - Clinical Assessment Credits: 3
COUN 732 - Aging and Long-Term Care Credits: 1
COUN 734 - Counseling Families Credits: 3
COUN 736 - Counseling Children Credits: 2
COUN 736L - Counseling Children Lab Credits: 1
COUN 738 - Person, Family, and Culture Credits: 2
COUN 740 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
COUN 744 - Research, Testing and Family Assessment Credits 2 – 3
At least 2 units required
COUN 747 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories Credits: 2
COUN 747L - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories Lab Credits: 1
COUN 748 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Postmodern Theories Credits: 1
COUN 752 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
COUN 754 - Group Counseling Credits 1 – 3
At least 1 unit required
COUN 755 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Credits: 1
COUN 759 - Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology Credits: 0.5
COUN 760 - Substance Abuse Credits: 1
COUN 764 - Trainee/Practicum Assessment Credits 0 – 0
COUN 793A - Practicum I Credits: 3
COUN 793B - Practicum II Credits: 3

Integration (3)

COUN 790 - Advanced Family Studies Credits: 3
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.
COUN 770 - Ministry Discernment Credits 0 – 0
Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.