College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

127 acceptance into the Master of Arts in Cross-disciplinary Studies (MACS). Twelve (12) QRGP credits are eligible for consideration for transfer of credit (TOC) into MACS as concentration courses or as an elective provided they meet other TOC requirements. (See Transfer of Credit requirements). MACS students can take QRGP course as a part of their course of studies. Degree Plans A sample degree plan for a residential student who begins their studies in the Fall term and enrolls in 2 courses per term can be found on the website at http://CAHSS.nova.edu/programs/macs/resources.htm. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study. Degree Plan: 18 credit hours Graduate Certificate in Solution Focused Coaching Coaching, as an alternative to psychotherapy, is a growing field. According to the Canadian newspaper The National Post, personal coaching (which includes life coaching, career coaching, college coaching and health and wellness coaching) is the second fastest growing profession in Canada, second only to information technology. Here in the United States, the profession has also seen considerable growth. Our family therapy program is nationally and internationally known for expertise in solution focused therapy, which is an excellent fit with the brief, goal oriented nature of personal coaching. We offer this certificate to those seeking a career as professional personal coaches. Curriculum Requirements The Graduate Certificate Program in Solution Focused Coaching is a 15 credit hour program (five courses). Students who decide to continue their studies 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. SFTM 5310 Introduction to Systems Theories SFTM 6333 Theories of Personality and Psychopathology SFTM 5335 Human Development Across the Life Cycle SFTM 5357 Developing a Private Practice in Coaching and Therapy SFTM 5358 Solution Focused Coaching Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) QRGP 6300 Foundations of Qualitative Research QRGP 6302 Qualitative Data Analysis I QRGP 6301 Qualitative Data Collection QRGP 6303 Qualitative Data Analysis II QRGP 6305 Qualitative Research Design Elective Graduation and Celebration