Foundations of Marriage and Family Thera
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Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy
A basic introduction to the history, development and theories of the field of family therapy. Focus is on the major theoretical models of family therapy, their similarities and differences, and conceptual foundations. Students will develop a basic understanding of family therapy concepts as applied in clinical practice, and begin to formulate their own personal framework through integration across theoretical models. Course work will also review current issues and sample recent developments in family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 521, PSY 601
A basic introduction to the history, development and theories of the field of family therapy. Focus is on the major theoretical models of family therapy, their similarities and differences, and conceptual foundations. Students will develop a basic understanding of family therapy concepts as applied in clinical practice, and begin to formulate their own personal framework through integration across theoretical models. Course work will also review current issues and sample recent developments in family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 521, PSY 601
Career
Graduate Program
Credits
Min
3
Min
3