CAHSS Graduate Catalog 2018 - 2019

97 In addition to degree requirements, students must complete the following coursework to receive a Concentration in Solution Focused Coaching (15 credits): SFTM 5310 SFTD 5006 DMFT 5006 Introduction to Systems Theory SFTM 6333 SFTD 7302 DMFT 7302 Personality Theories and Psychopathology SFTM 5335 SFTD 5046 DMFT 5046 Human Development Across the Life Cycle SFTM 5357 SFTD 5361 DMFT 5361 Developing a Private Practice in Coaching and Therapy SFTM5358/5362 SFTD 5361 DMFT 5362 Solution Focused Coaching Graduate Certificate in Family Studies The Graduate Certificate in Family Studies in designed to train individuals who want to work with families in a variety of contexts: as educators, community organizers, legal professionals, child-care workers, or EAP counselors. Human Relations professionals, business managers or supervisors, among many others, would also benefit from the application of systemic family principles to their efforts. The curriculum includes coursework on systemic thinking in family studies, topics in human and family systems development, gender issues, sexuality issues, violence in the family, and diversity issues. This program takes advantage of our school's unique access to a multidisciplinary faculty, incorporating coursework in peace studies, violence prevention, consultation, school systems, and business systems. Our multidisciplinary approach prepares students to apply knowledge about family systems directly to their work environment and demands. The Graduate Certificate Program in Family Studies is a 24 credit hour program (8 courses). Students who decide to continue their studies in Family Therapy may be able to apply some of these credit hours toward the M.S., Ph.D., or D.M.F.T. in Family Therapy if accepted into the program. Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students can expect to complete the Graduate Certificate program in 10-15 months depending on the pace of study. Summer attendance is required.