Curriculum
Post-Master's Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy
Curriculum for the Post-Master's Certificate Program in Couple and Family Therapy offers advanced practitioner training.
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PLAN OF STUDY
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Course Title
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Credits
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Legal and Ethical Implications in CFT Practice
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4
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Therapist Experience: POTT I
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2
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Therapist Experience: POTT II
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2
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Historical and Sociocultural Influences
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4
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Research in Couple and Family Therapy
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4
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Bowen Theory
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4
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Family Life Cycle
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4
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Introduction to Family Therapy
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4
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Structural Family Therapy
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4
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Practicum I
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2
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Practicum II
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2
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Practicum III
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2
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Practicum IV
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1
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This one-year post-master's program leads to a certificate in couple and family therapy. The program is accredited by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's (AAMFT) Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.The post-master's certificate in couple and family therapy can be expected to lead toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist and AAMFT clinical membership. A minimum of 43 quarter credits is required for graduation.