Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy

Catalog description

MFT 4023. Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy. Overview of basic principles, history, theories, and techniques in marriage and family therapy. Major dynamics of family relationships and romantic relationships, including functional and dysfunctional patterns and interactions. Careers in marriage and family therapy. May include discussion on contemporary issues such as race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, relationship status, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, health status, religious or spiritual belief, religious or spiritual affiliation, national origin, or other aspects of identity as it relates to family dynamics and family therapy. Prerequisite: HDFS 1513 or PSY 1603 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.