20 courses with the subject MMFT, 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.
MMFT 600Emerging Cross-Cultural Issues in Families & Communities3
F 3 SH An exploration of therapy issues related to a culturally diverse population, including societal attitudes and behaviors based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and disability status. The sensitive delivery of interventions to meet the special needs of clients and subsequent research on therapist-client cultural congruence will also be addressed.
F 3 SH This course is an introduction to the history and systemic foundations of the study and under- standing of family life with emphasis on the various theories of family process and development. Case examples to help students visualize the complexity of couple and family interaction and the need for both basic and specialized family counseling skills will be introduced.
S 3 SH A survey of contemporary, multicultural, and contextual analyses of the major models of marriage and family therapy, the integration of various approaches in relationship therapy, and the research outcomes which document the state of MFT effectiveness. Prerequisite: MMFT 601.
Sum 3 SH This course is an experiential course and examines the disease model vs. systemic views of addiction and treatment. Markers of abuse and dependence are identified as well as its impact on individuals, couples, and families. Specific attention to a systems perspective and various therapeutic approaches for the treatment of chemical dependency and substance abuse will serve as a critical guide to assessment and intervention efforts. Prerequisites: MMFT 610 & 680.
S 3 SH This course is intended for advanced students pursuing studies in psychology, criminal justice, counselor education, and the human services and mental health professions. Basic issues and strategies in the theory and practice of trauma and crisis intervention will be addressed including the application of practical helping skills and techniques. Special topics include normal assessment of situation stress and chronic stress, grief and loss, lethality, suicide/homicide, mass disaster, child and elder abuse, domestic violence, rape and assault, violence in the schools and in the work place, post traumatic therapy and recovery, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and compassion fatigue.
MMFT 610Professional Identity & Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy3
Sum 3 SH A survey of current issues relating to professional identity and functioning in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy including a greater understanding of self-development and the therapist’s understanding of self when working with systems. Students will be introduced to the organizational structure of ethical practice including therapist-client agreements, record keeping, professional liability, third party coding and billing, referral resources for special needs, certification and licensure requirements, and the utilization of supervision and consultation in both professional and therapeutic practice.
S 3 SH This course is an experiential course and provides theoretical and practical foundations for the practice of couples therapy including marital and pre-marital work. students will experience the application of current evidence-based methods for assessing and treating relationship problems from a systems perspective. Students will also have an opportunity to explore a variety of dyadic relationships in which individuals are struggling with common clinical issues that cause distress and dysfunction as well as problems in the therapeutic discourse. Attention will be given to the influence and impact of socio-economic and socio-cultural factors on couple relationships including gender and power, jealousy, infidelity, partner abuse/violence, and sexual abuse. Prerequisites: MMFT 601, 602, 603. 604, 610, 630, & 680.
Total Credit Hours Needed to Graduate (69 SH) 69 *Beginning 2020, newly enrolled students are now required to complete both practicums, MMFT 606 and 607, consecutively during the same academic year. When MMFT 606 and 607 have been achieved successfully, students must enter MMFT 690 within two semesters. Enrollment in 690 is therefore expected within two semesters of completing MMFT 607. 1. Supervisors for MMFT 690 are AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates under current ongoing supervision. The clinical internship will cover a minimum of (3) consecutive semesters and include a full summer semester. Additional semesters may be required for those students who are not able to fulfill the clinical hour requirements in (3) semesters. Students will receive 1 hour of individual supervision and 2 hours of group supervision weekly (Summer:1-1/2 hours of individual and 3 hours of group supervision). Please note that in order for applicants to be issued full NC State Licensure, the applicant must receive a passing grade on the National Marital and Family Therapy Examination (AMFTRB), complete a total of 1,500 hours clinical experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy (not more than 500 hours of which were obtained pre-degree and at least 1,000 of which were obtained post-degree) with verified approved supervision and coursework consistent with the NCMFT Licensure Board criteria.
Formal courses of specialized interest will be offered on a rotating basis. At least one topic may be offered during any one semester as an elective course. A specific title will be used for each course and will be entered on the student’s transcript. The intention of this course is to permit the student to pursue special topics in professional therapy, e.g., Career Development and Life skills, Appraisal of the individual, Play Therapy, Gerontological Counseling, Art Therapy, etc.
