Couples and Family Therapy (CFT)

CFT 401. Research: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Disciplined inquiry of a topic with varying techniques and assignments suited to the nature and conditions of the problem being investigated. Often pursued in relation to a dissertation or thesis.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.

A written document resulting from study or research and submitted as a major requirement for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 601. Research: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

A current topic is Methods.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 604. Internship: [Topic]. 1-9 Credits.

Professional practice in an organization that integrates concepts studied at the university with career-related work experience.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 605. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

A particular selection of material read by a student and discussed in conference with a faculty member.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 606. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

A series of clinical experiences under academic supervision designed to integrate theory and principles with practice.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 607. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 608. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

An intensive experience, limited in scope and time, in which a group of students focus on skills development rather than content mastery.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 609. Terminal Project. 1-12 Credits.

A presentation incorporating the knowledge and skills acquired from course work completed for a degree.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 610. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Experimental course - topic varies.
Repeatable 99 times

CFT 612. Parenting Interventions. 3 Credits.

Examines evidence-based practices for parenting children and adolescents, including trauma-focused parenting strategies.

CFT 615. Introduction to Couples and Family Therapy. 3 Credits.

Surveys the distinct disciplines of couples and family therapy.

CFT 616. Systems Theory Foundations. 3 Credits.

Surveys macro theories and their relationship to families and family therapy with emphasis on systems, communications, and ecological theories.

CFT 620. Mental Health and Diagnosis. 3 Credits.

Study of maladaptive behavior, treatment, and prevention emphasizing the integrative contributions of biological, behavior, cognitive, psychodynamic, humanist-existential, and community perspectives, including the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders."

CFT 625. Violence, Trauma, and Healing. 4 Credits.

Theories and research on the acceleration and cessation of violence in the family and assessment of responses to violent family behaviors and to perpetrators, survivors, and families.

CFT 626. Relational Sex Therapy. 3 Credits.

Increases understanding and clinical abilities for working with couples; special emphasis on the role of intimacy and sexual relationships.

CFT 628. Substance Use and Recovery. 4 Credits.

Increases the conceptual understanding and skills of family therapists working with contemporary issues; emphasis on addictions and addiction recovery.

CFT 629. Intimate Partner Therapy. 4 Credits.

Application of systems theory to problems within relationships and their resolution. Includes research findings, assessment, motivation, change, content and process, ethics, and social-macro considerations.

CFT 640. Beginning Practicum. 3 Credits.

Provides basic clinical skills for initial work with client systems including intake and consent procedures, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and risk assessment.