Graduate Academic Catalog 2017 - 2018

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Graduate Academic Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 (65 Units)

Biblical/Theological Studies

BIB 709 - Bible Knowledge Requirement Seminar 0
BIB 720 - The Church and God's Mission in the World 3 *
BIB 725 - Biblical Interpretation I 2-3
Must be taken as a 2 unit course
BIB 760 - Theology for Integration 3 *
THEO 705 - Christian Thought 2-3
Must be taken as a 2 unit course

Practical Studies

COUN 710 - Introduction to Counseling 1
COUN 721 - Professional Ethics in Counseling 1-3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
COUN 726 - Human Development 3
COUN 728 - Family Violence 1.5
Must be taken as a 1.5 unit course
COUN 730 - Clinical Assessment 3
COUN 732 - Aging and Long-Term Care 1
COUN 734 - Counseling Families 3
COUN 736 - Counseling Children 2
COUN 736L - Counseling Children Lab 1
Must be taken as a 1 unit course
COUN 740 - Psychopathology 3
COUN 744 - Research, Testing and Family Assessment 2-3
Must be taken as a 2 unit course
COUN 747 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories 2
COUN 747L - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories Lab 1
COUN 748 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Postmodern Theories 1
COUN 752 - Human Sexuality 3
COUN 754 - Group Counseling 1-3
Must be taken as a 1 unit course
COUN 755 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling 1
COUN 756 - Grief Counseling 1
COUN 759 - Pychobiology and Psychopharmocology 0.5
COUN 760 - Substance Abuse 1
COUN 764 - Trainee/Practicum Assessment 0

Personal/Social Formation

COUN 724 - Interpersonal Communication 2-3
Must be taken as a 3 unit course
COUN 738 - Person, Family, and Culture 2
COUN 750A - Cross-Cultural Counseling: Los Angeles 1.5 * or
COUN 750D - Cross-Cultural Counseling: San Francisco 1.5
COUN 750B - Cross Cultural Counseling: Fresno 1.5 * or
COUN 750C - Cross-Cultural Counseling: International 1.5 *
MIN 705 - Mentoring/Connecting 1 *
THEO 730 - Discipleship and Ethics 2-3 *
Must be taken as a 2 unit course

Capstone

COUN 792 - Summer Practicum 1 - Optional Course, depending on Practicum placement.
COUN 793A - Practicum I 3
COUN 793B - Practicum II 3
COUN 790 - Advanced Family Studies 3 * or
COUN 799 - Thesis 3-6 *
Must be taken as a 6 unit course
MIN 750 - Ministry Discernment 0 Units

Note:

*Must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.

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