136 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Couple and Family Therapy Programs Couple and Family Therapy Programs Our couple and family therapy programs uphold professional standards in the field. The master’s degree program requires a bachelor’s degree for admission. At the master’s degree-level, students develop clinical excellence and prepare for careers as licensed marriage and family therapists. Students are prepared to assume professional positions in private practice, employee assistance programs, managed care and health care organizations, child care and school settings, family service agencies, faith-based settings, and other clinical settings. There are two doctoral programs, both of which require a master’s degree for admission. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy Program strives to develop students who are prepared for scholarly leadership in the field of marriage and family therapy. The emphasis is on research, supervision, teaching, and advanced clinical practice. The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) Program prepares students for advanced clinical practice and supervision. Students in both doctoral programs are trained for applied research and leadership positions directing clinical programs, in private practice, and providing training and supervision. Programs Available The following couple and family therapy programs are offered at NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM): • Doctor of Philosophy in Couple and Family Therapy • Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy • Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy • Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching • Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Note: For information on all undergraduate programs, please go to the Undergraduate Student Catalog at nova.edu /undergraduatestudies/academic-catalog.html. The following concentrations are offered by the Department of Couple and Family Therapy for students currently enrolled in one of the graduate degree programs: • Equine-Assisted Family Therapy • Medical Family Therapy • Solution-Focused Coaching The following graduate certificates are offered by the Department of Couple and Family Therapy for nondegreeseeking students who are not enrolled in one of the graduate degree programs: • Graduate Certificate in Family Studies • Graduate Certificate in Solution-Focused Coaching Visions The vision of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy Program is to embrace a systemic/ relational paradigm while providing clinical training to support community needs, including those of culturally and sexually diverse and marginalized groups. The M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy Program trains students to become competent marriage and family therapists with the ability to work systemically with all populations. The program further strives to uphold all professional standards in the field. NSU’s Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program strives to develop students who are committed to academic and clinical innovation and prepared for advanced leadership in the field of couple and family therapy. The application of systemic/ relational theory is the foundation for such training and is utilized to support a vision in service to culturally and sexually diverse populations in a variety of settings. The program further strives to uphold all professional standards in the field. The vision of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) Program is to foster professional advancement and excellence that provide graduates with high level training that supports the needs of our communities with a focus on cultural and sexual diversity and inclusion across all settings in which clinical and supervisory services are provided. Missions The mission of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy program is to provide training using a relational/ systemic theoretical lens in working with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations. The program curriculum emphasizes the ethical and professional practice of couple/marriage and family therapy, offering professional and scholarly services to the community, including culturally and sexually diverse populations and other marginalized groups. Through these practices, the program demonstrates a commitment to issues of cultural and sexual diversity, inclusion, and international sensitivity. The program provides a global perspective of research, scholarship, and service and participates in reflective practices through selfevaluation and input from our communities of interest, as we strive to maintain the highest professional standards.
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