16 courses with the subject MFT, 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.
3 SH This course is designed to introduce students to the breadth and depth of the field of human relations. Emphasis is on the processes of communication, problem solving, decision making, conflict and change as they occur in individuals, interpersonal, group and intergroup relations.
3 SH Key concepts relevant to the study and understanding of marriage and family life along with exploration and self- assessment of attitudes and values regarding intimate relationships. Topics include, but are not limited to attachment, attachment styles, potential mate selection, marriage, family relationships, blended families, parenting, relationship violence, and balancing personal/professional life.
3 SH History and development of the MFT field with a basic understanding of the family as a system and structure, family rules, circularity and interconnection, the self of the therapist, theoretical philosophies, therapeutic models, and major theorists.
3 SH
3 SH This course is designed to provide students an understanding of how parents teach, guide and influence children and adolescents as well as the changing nature, dynamics and needs of the parent child relationship across the lifespan (Prerequisite: MFT 300).
3 SH (WI) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of various research methods in the behavioral sciences, so they can critically evaluate information about human behavior presented in professional journals and in popular media, understand the strengths and limitations of research methods, and develop proficiency in scholarly writing. Mastery of the material covered will help students evaluate the adequacy of research findings reported by others and develop appropriate APA Publication guidelines for writing formal research papers. This is a writing intensive course.
3 SH A comprehensive view of health and wellness on multiple levels, including the physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual influences and the exploration of the unique barriers and facilitators of wellness that exist in modern society. Specific strategies will be explored for maximizing personal wellness, including stress management techniques, addiction prevention strategies, and nutritional guidelines.
3 SH Recognize social, cultural, and familial influences on relationship and marital expectations and perceptions. Identify universal relationship issues and stressors including factors associated with relational adjustment, relational quality, marital satisfaction, and monetary budgeting. PREPARE/ENRICH relationship assessment will also be explored. Cultural awareness and ethical principles within daily interpersonal interactions will be key to effective interpersonal messages and communication skills.
3 SH Exploration of communication and influence in groups, including persuasion, leadership styles, and group decision- making. Students will apply knowledge through an evaluation of actual group and/or a group described in literary works (Prerequisite: MFT 403).
3 SH This course will examine the process of interpersonal communication and conflict management in human relationships within non-profit organizations, with attention given to communication models, self-concept, non-verbal messages, stress and other strategies that will assist the human relations professional in developing interpersonal communication skills and the productive use of conflict (Prerequisite: MFT 403).
3 SH This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious, healthcare, and occupational institutions in society (Prerequisite: MFT 302).
3 SH This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals (Prerequisite: MFT 300).
3 SH (WI) This course explores contemporary issues facing youth, family, and community professionals in the United States. Students will explore respective social, cultural, political, and/or organizational underpinnings of issues as focused in two major domains: (1) professional ethics and practice and (2) family law and public policy. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the legal issues, policies, and laws influencing the well-being of families, along with understanding the character and quality of human social conduct. This includes the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues
3 SH Sexual health with the philosophy that it is an important part of every individual’s general health. The comprehensive view of sexual health includes both sexuality and the sexual self as influenced by psychological, environmental, hormonal, medical, and relational messages and contexts. Through educational initiatives, positive attitudes and meaningful perspectives about attachment, individual growth and development, intimate relationships, and personal decision-making will be explored.
3 SH The internship is required of all senior Human Relations majors. Students will be placed in internships at area agencies/organizations with the opportunity for first-hand experience in the field and demonstration of their ability to network with other professionals and directly serve their clients in the workplace. A minimum of 120 on-site hours is required within the 16-week session during the fall and spring semesters and 12-week session during the summer semesters. This course is cross listed with SAB 490.
Source: Pfeiffer University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
