| Total credits required for the M.A. w/CFT Specialization: |
80 |
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| Additional Credits Required for CFT Specialization: |
| CP 609 | Special Issues in Treatment of Sexual Disorders | 1 |
This course involves the study of current sexual behaviors and disorders addressed in clinical practice. Topics include sex addiction, addiction to internet pornography, and cybersex. The impact of these behaviors and disorders on intimate relationships, and models of clinical interventions will be examined. |
| CP 610 | The AAMFT Code of Ethics | 1 |
This course introduces students of couple and family therapy to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics. Areas of focus include responsibilities and liabilities, confidentiality, informed consent, and dual relationships |
| CP 632 | Couple Family Therapy Internship | 0 |
CP 632 is utilized to track both client hours and supervision hours for the student's internship work towards their CFT specialization. In addition, both student and supervisory evaluations will be submitted. The MACP internship log and the evaluations are to be given to the Internship Coordinator at the end of each quarter the student is in their internship. |
| CP 646 | Practicum IV: Self of Therapist | 3 |
This Practicum course is for MACP Couple and Family Therapy Specialization students enrolled in clinical internship. The course provides clinical experience and professional supervision beyond the classroom setting. It offers students the opportunity to participate in clinical case presentations, group supervision, and discussion of internship issues. In addition, each student will examine his/her self, namely, one's own strengths, challenges, beliefs and family of origin experiences that impact him/her in the role of counselor. This self examination is based on the belief of experts in the profession that the most critical element of a successful therapeutic process is the relationship of the client and the therapist. This belief leads to questioning the aspects of the therapist's personality that enhance as well as obstruct the therapy process. Through required reading and writing assignments, students will partake in a self reflective examination of their functioning in the role of the therapist. |
| CP 647 | Practicum V: Systemic Interventions | 3 |
This Practicum course is for MACP Couple and Family Therapy Specialization students enrolled in clinical internship. The course provides clinical experience and professional supervision beyond the classroom setting. It offers students the opportunity to participate in clinical case presentations, group supervision, and discussion of internship issues. In addition, each student will focus on the application of systemic theory in case conceptualization and treatment. |