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

162 SFTD 6540 - Independent Study in Family Therapy An independent study is developed with a faculty of choice on a mutually determined critical family therapy topic that could include a specific research based or clinical project, or a grant funded research project. This course is generally taken at the end of the second year or later to enhance a student’s independent studies and trainings. Prerequisite: Department approval required. SFTD 6550 – International Perspectives in Counseling and Therapy This course is designed to review issues relevant to the practice of counseling, therapy, and human services work in an international context. Issues explored include: the adaptation of western models of therapy for practice in other countries; immigrant family experiences and the relevance to clinical practice in the U.S.; and global ethical issues in counseling and therapy. Specific cultures reviewed include Mexico, China, Cambodia, South America, and India, and others; designed to appeal to a wide variety of students from various backgrounds. Students will learn to become more sophisticated with regard to their understanding of family functioning and the role of counseling and therapy in an international context. This course is also available as SFTD 6530: Family Therapy Topics. Prerequisite: SFTD 5006, 5008, 5009, 6200 I; II. Offered summer term. SFTD 6558 Couples Therapy: Theory and Application In this course, students will examine their own experiences, biases and values about couples and working with couples as well as the historical development of couples’ therapy. Students will learn current clinical approaches to couples therapy and evidenced-based models for working with couples. Students will examine current couple and marital research as well as assessment instruments used for working with couples. Students will examine specific professional, ethical, and legal issues associated with couples work. Issues of diversity and a commitment to multicultural exploration are demonstrated and interwoven throughout all discussions as students explore specific areas of work with couples such as extra-marital affairs, intimate partner violence, divorce, step-parenting, and health and illness. Offered winter term. SFTD 6570 – School-based Family Counseling This course offers training to work in educational setting utilizing a brief, solution oriented, and strength-based approaches to school issues. Also, this course will assist those therapists seeking a certified educational planner credential. Prerequisite SFTD 6200-I. Offered summer term. SFTD 6590 – Advanced Bowen Systems This course advances the study of the concepts of the natural systems approach to family therapy, family of origin issues, multigenerational systems processes, biological/evolutionary constructions to the understanding of human systems and the practical applications across multiple disciplines. This course is also available as SFTD 6530: Family Therapy Topics. Offered summer term. SFTD 6600 –Preliminary Review The Preliminary Review an organized review of, and personal reflection upon, the collective body of work a student has produced during their progress through their first year. A written self-review of professional growth, personal growth, and responses to challenges, along with other significant contributions is submitted for faculty review. Offered each term.