Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2025–2026 262 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy Mission Statement The mission of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy program is to develop students who are committed to advanced academic and clinical practice and who are prepared for leadership in the field of couple/marriage and family therapy through research, supervision, teaching, and clinical theory and practice. Additionally, students in the Ph.D. program are committed to serving the community as ethical practitioners while focusing on the relational strengths and resources of clients with an appreciation and respect for all. Vision The vision of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy program is to develop students who are committed to academic, research, and clinical innovation and prepared for advanced leadership in the field of couple/marriage and family therapy. The application of systemic/relational theory is the foundation for our training with an emphasis on serving the community in a variety of settings. Our program further strives to uphold all ethical, legal, and professional standards in the field. Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes Ph.D. Program Goals (PGs) PG1: The Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program demonstrates a commitment to respecting all. PG2: The Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program demonstrates a commitment to ethical and professional practice. PG3: The Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program trains students in research, teaching, supervision, and advanced clinical theory and practice. PG4: The Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program demonstrates a commitment to serving the community. PG5: The Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy program demonstrates a commitment to graduating students in a timely manner, preparing them for the licensure exam and monitoring graduate employment. Ph.D. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) SLO1: Ph.D. students will demonstrate respect for all in teaching. SLO2: Ph.D. students will demonstrate respect for all in supervision. SLO3: Ph.D. students will demonstrate respect for all in practice. SLO4: Ph.D. students will demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors as practitioners.
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