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

45 Academic Advisement HSHJ students seeking academic advisement or degree planning should consult with an HSHJ Academic Advisor by calling 954-262-7001 or via email at humanservices@nova.edu . Course Work The Doctor of philosophy is a research degree. Inherent to its design are the rigorous academics that produce a critical scholar. The program is intended for students who have mastered a general field of knowledge as well as an area of specialization. They should demonstrate familiarity with the history of their discipline as well as with current advancements and future trends. Students must have the ability to conduct independent original research and scholarly investigation in areas of significant importance. They should be able to correlate their specialization with a general field of knowledge and understand how the concepts of each influence and relate to one another. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Family Therapy Program Description The Ph.D. in Family Therapy program prepares graduates for careers as academicians, researchers, supervisors, and senior clinicians. The Ph.D. in Family Therapy is a 96-credit-hour program designed for individuals holding master's degrees who wish to fully grasp both the historical as well as cutting edge theory informing the current practice of family therapy. The program is dedicated to understanding the relationship between theory and clinical practice through a variety of established as well as emerging schools of family therapy. The program is designed to enhance students’ clinical skills in order to become top level practitioners, while at the same time demonstrating the importance of qualitative and quantitative research in this pursuit. Graduates of the program should look forward to productive careers in academic, supervisory, clinic, and community- based employment settings. The Department of Family Therapy has full time faculty and supervisors as well as part-time faculty and supervisors that represent racial diversity as well as diversity in gender, age, religion, culture, and sexual orientation. The student body of the doctoral program reflects the rich cultural diversity of South Florida and across the nation as far as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and age. Mission The Ph.D. Program in Family Therapy strives to develop students who are committed to advanced academic and clinical practice and who are prepared for leadership in the field of Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy through research, supervision, teaching, and clinical theory and practice. Additionally, students in the Ph.D. program are committed to servicing the community as ethical practitioners and focusing on the relational strengths and resources of both students and clients with an appreciation and respect for diversity, inclusion, and cultural and sexual diversity. Educational Outcomes: The Ph.D. Program in Family Therapy has identified Education Outcomes which include Program Outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes, as well as Faculty Outcomes.