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Graduate Minor in Family Systems
The Graduate Minor in Family Systems in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) is
designed to introduce students to systems theory and how it is used to help individuals,
couples, and families. Students taking this minor are prepared to better understand how
family dynamics play a role in shaping individual and group behaviors in and outside of
clinical settings. The courses are designed to familiarize students with some of the core
concepts associated with systemic approaches to facilitating interpersonal change and
development. Students will have a better understanding of how a systemic approach to
interpersonal relationships can benefit families, communities, and large social systems.
Curriculum (12 credits):
Required:
SFTM 5310: Introduction to Systems Theories
SFTM 5320: Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy
SFTM 5321: Theories of Marital and Family Therapy
Choose one:
SFTM 5330: Group Psychotherapy
SFTM 6331: Diversity and Psychosocial Issues
SFTM 6332: Human Sexuality and Gender
SFTM 6374: Human Development Across the Life Span
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M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution/J.D.
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Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution/J.D.
The Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution will accept credits from the J.D.
program offered through the Shepard Broad Law Center at NSU and apply them towards
the M.S. or Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. The M.S. in Conflict Analysis and
Resolution will accept 9 credits from the law program, and the Ph.D. program will accept 6
credits. Students must complete both programs in order to obtain the dual credits. For
students in M.S. /J.D. and Ph.D. /J.D. programs only, the transfer of credit will apply
toward elective courses.
Students must seek admission independently to both the Department of Conflict Analysis
Resolution housed in SHSS and the Shepard Broad Law Center.
