PSY 952 - Couples and Family Therapy

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an exploration of select, major treatment approaches utilized in couples, marriage, and family therapy. The primary focus of this course will be the development of applied skills and techniques utilized in the treatment of couples and groups, including formulating hypotheses about couple and family structure and process, developing treatment goals for couples and families, and designing and practicing therapeutic and empirically supported interventions with pairs or groups of individuals. Students will be prepared to identify and respond to culturally sensitive issues and ethical issues that may arise during the treatment process.

Prerequisite: PSY 850 and PSY 851; and admission to Doctor of Psychology program or permission of instructor.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall