Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration
Marriage and Family Therapy is based on the scientific findings that individuals and their problems are best seen in their context, and that the most important context is the family. Research studies repeatedly demonstrate the effectiveness of marriage and family therapy in treating the full range of mental and emotional disorders as well as health problems. Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT's) are trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and focus on understanding their client's symptoms and the interaction patterns with others that may contribute to the problem. There has been an incredible growth in this field as a result of renewed public awareness of the value of family life and concern about the increased stresses on families in a rapidly changing world. MFT's can get jobs in community mental health centers, family counseling centers, clinics, hospitals, residential schools, hospice programs, EAPs, and or private practice. (www.aamft.org)
Ottawa University's Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy meets requirements for Arizona licensure as a LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) as well as a LAMFT (Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist). When our students complete their Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling with the Marriage and Family Therapy concentration, they find they have an additional advantage in marketing themselves to the community because of their additional training and competency in working with couples and families.
The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling with Marriage and Family Therapy concentration are listed below. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.
Prerequisites for entry into Marriage and Family Therapy Program include:
» Application
» Completion of prescribed first 18 semesters hours of core coursework in MAPC degree program prior to practicum
MFT Curriculum:
PYC 8112 Theory and Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling*
PYC 8212 Family Systems Theory
PYC 8272 Family and Society Gender Issues
PYC 8222 Advanced Techniques in Marriage and Family Therapy
PYC 8262 Advanced Group Therapy: A Systems Approach
PYC 8282 Child and Adolescent Therapy
PYC 7832 Human Growth and Development*
PYC 8372 Advanced Psychodiagnostics: Treatment Planning and Program Evaluation*
PYC 8202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Family Therapy and Family Law
PYC 8392 Sex Therapy
PYF 7160 Methods and Models in MFT
PYF 8400 Practicum (300 hours) and two semesters
PYF 8410 **Students must have earned a "B" or better in both Ethics and Counseling in the Helping Professions.
*PYC 8112, PYC 7832, PYC 8372 are also core classes in the MAPC Program that would apply to both programs
**Practicum consists of field experience with couples and families and must have supervision from a LMFT
Applications for Marriage and Family Concentration
For admission to the Marriage and Family Therapy concentration, both master's and post-master's CAGS, students must submit a separate application packet to the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. Applicants must write an essay or why they are choosing this concentration, provide two professional references, submit all official transcripts if not on file. To get started on completing your Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, contact us today to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
To get started on completing your Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree, contact us today to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
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