Program Development for MFTs

Catalog description

This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of developing human services programs from a marriage and family therapy (MFT) systemic/relational perspective. You will review and analyze well-designed prevention, early intervention, and clinical treatment programs by providing case conceptualization and (treatment/program) planning using integrated, multiple systems perspectives. You will understand the different stages and implementations of evidence-based programs. Then, you will develop a program of your choice using a standard format for program proposals: problem statement, goals and objectives, methodology or program description, evaluation plan, and executive summary. Throughout, you will apply relational/systemic theory and concepts as appropriate to identify key contributions that MFTs can bring to the process of program development.