18 courses with the subject MSCP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MSCP 5210Professional Identity and Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy3
This course is an introductory exploration of the history of marriage and family therapy (MFT) as a profession and current trends in the practice of MFT. Students will begin to explore the various settings in which MFT can take place, the specialties within the profession, as well as professional MFT licensure and credentialing. Students will be introduced to the AAMFT Code of Ethics, as well as discuss the additional topics of counselor self-care, consultation, professional counseling organizations, advocacy, ethics, and multicultural competency. This course must be taken within a student’s first year in the MSCP:MFT program.
This course provides students an understanding of effective addiction counseling interventions from individual, relational, and systems perspectives with unique emphasis on motivational interviewing. Students also examine personal characteristics and their effect on individual, couple and family counseling using case discussion and analysis.
MSCP 5217Research Methods for Marriage and Family Therapy3
This course will provide an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methodology and techniques and discuss the role of research in marriage and family therapy. Ethical standards for conducting research among individuals, families and couples will be discussed. Students will develop the ability to read and critically evaluate marriage and family therapy literature as well as develop a research prospectus.
This course will provide students with an overview of the traditional diagnostic categories, psychopharmacology, and systemic assessment and treatment of mental health issues. Emphasis of curriculum and teaching will be placed on integration of systems concepts and tenets into diagnosis and assessments. (3 credits) 123
This course will provide an overview of theory and principles of effective group work provide students an opportunity to develop skills in using group techniques, and plan activities for groups. Students will participate in a group experience during this course. Ethical standards for group counseling will be reviewed.
MSCP 5224Integrated Behavioral Health and Medical Family Therapy3
Provides students with an introduction to medical family therapy and integrated behavioral healthcare. Topics include the biopsychosocial-spiritual approach, primary care, and approaching specific illnesses from a MedFT perspective. Students will have the opportunity to explore the relationship between physiological conditions and mental health symptoms in an integrated clinical environment. Focus will also be given on the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and a systemic approach to medical treatment.
MSCP 5232Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Addictive Disorders3
A course designed to introduce the student to current counseling and treatment techniques for substance abuse. Emphasis is placed on etiological factors, physiological and psychological effects, and related behaviors.
MSCP 5252Case Management and Relapse Prevention in Addiction Counseling3
This course emphasizes the coordinated approach to the delivery of substance abuse and addiction services. Effective case management focuses on the whole person, addresses other client psychosocial problems, and is associated with treatment retention which leads to better outcomes. The role of effective documentation, referral, and relapse prevention are highlighted.
MSCP 5280Client, Family, and Community Education in Addiction Counseling3
This course provides an overview of the process of providing clients, families, significant others, and community groups with information on risks related to psychoactive substance use, as well as available prevention, treatment and recovery resources. Cultural diversity is appreciated and highlighted. Factors that increase the likelihood for an individual, community, or group to be at-risk for, or resilient to, psychoactive substance use disorders are described, as well as health and behavior problems related to addiction including infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and STDs.
This course will examine the developmental, cultural, relational, and social concepts related to working with couples, marriages and families. It will investigate the system approaches to counseling.
This course is designed to build upon the introductory overview of couple and family therapy theories (in COUN5281) with a focus on using counseling interventions with couples and families. Within this course an exploration of selected major treatment approaches utilized in martial and family counseling. Development of practical skills, interventions, and techniques constitute the primary focus.
In this course students examine the theoretical and practical foundations of the family systems approach to marriage and family therapy. The major theorists, theories, various models and practices are examined. The primary focus is upon the theories, principles, and language, which support the numerous marriage and family therapy models.
The purpose of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual dysfunction with an overview of physiology. Students will learn therapeutic approaches to couples and marital therapy within a systemic perspective. The course work will include a study of couple’s therapy with a clinical focus on diversity, sexuality, premarital issues, and relationship enhancement.
The purpose of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in therapeutic approaches to individuals, marital, and family therapy within a systemic perspective. Students will examine theoretical foundations, research findings, basic principles, assessment techniques, and the intervention strategies of relational and systemic/interactional therapy. These examinations are applied to a wide variety of problems in marriage, family, and social relationships and are framed within a Christian theological context.
This is an experiential course and requires students to complete a minimum of 100 hours of marriage and family therapy practice, under supervision, at an approved site. Students will provide therapy services as well as continue to learn skills in intake, assessment, counseling, and consultation. Students will participate in weekly individual as well as group supervision. Prerequisite: All Core Curriculum Courses and Consent of Department Chair. (3 credits)
Students who enrolled under the previous program title, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), will complete the same curriculum and requirements as outlined above. The program name change does not affect degree requirements. Students will graduate under the program name in effect at the time of their enrollment unless they formally request an updated catalog year for their program. 98
