MA in Marriage and Family Studies
- COUN 520 - Counseling Theories & Techniques
- COUN 548 - Supervision I and II
- COUN 561 - Counseling Children and Adolescents
- COUN 598+599 - Thesis
- MAFT 511 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Studies
- MAFT 514 - Psychopathology
- MAFT 516 - Christian Perspectives in the Helping Professions
- MAFT 523 - Human Growth and Development
- MAFT 531 - System Theory
- MAFT 533 - Human Sexuality
- MAFT 541 - Family Stress and Resilience
- MAFT 543 - Personality Theory
- MAFT 547 - Cultural Contexts of Clinical Counseling
- MAFT 555 - Research Methods
COUN 520 - Counseling Theories & Techniques
Teacher | Dr. T. Gorbacheva | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This module provides a practical introduction to the counseling aspects which will be used in many of the modules and in particulare the supervision modules. |
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Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | Consideration in depth of major counseling theories and techniques, with particular emphasis on comparative analysis. This course is designed to help the student acquire a thorough understanding of selected counseling theories by studying the written works of prominent authorities associated with these respective theories. Models of helping will be compared and contrasted to explore the goals of counseling and the factors involved in assisting people to change. |
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Core Literature | Textbook: Wedding, D. & Corsini, R.J. (2014). Current Psychotherapies, (10th Ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning. Reading List: Brenner, C. (1973). An elementary textbook of psychoanalysis. Garden City, NY: Anchor/Doubleday. Cade, B., and O’Hanlon, W.H. (1993). A brief guide to brief therapy. New York: Norton. Capuzzi, D., and Gross, D. R. (1996). Counseling and psychotherapy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill. Corsini, R. L., and Wedding, D. (Eds.). (1995). Current psychotherapies (5th ed.). Itasca, IL: Peacock. Dinkmeyer, D.; Pew, W.; and Dinkmeyer, D. (1979). Adlerian counseling and psychotherapy. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Dobson, K. (Ed.) (1988). Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies. New York: Guilford. Egan, G. (1986). The skilled helper (2nd ed.). Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole. Ellis, A. (1962). Reason and emotion in psychotherapy. Secaucus: NJ: Lyle Stuart. Gay, P. (1989). The Freud reader. New York: W.W. Norton. George, R..L., and Cristiani, T. S. (1995). Counseling: theory and practice (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Glasser, W. (1961). Mental health or mental illness. New York: Harper & Row. Harris, T. (1969). I’m OK, you’re OK. New York: Harper and Row. Koteskey, R. L. Psychology from a Christian perspective. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1980. Meichenbaum, D. (1985). Stress inoculation training. New York: Pergamon. Tan, S. (1987). Cognitive-behavior therapy: A biblical approach and critique. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 15, 103-112. Vining, J. K., Ed. Pentecostal caregivers. anointed to heal. East Rockaway, NY: Cummings and Hathaway Publishers, 1995. Vining, J. K., and Decker, E. E. Jr., Eds. Soul care: A pentecostal-charismatic perspective. East Rockaway, NY: Cummings and Hathaway Publishers, 1996. |
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COUN 548 - Supervision I and II
Teacher | Dr. M. Großklaus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring & Fall | Duration | 8 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive / Practical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module is a very practical application of counseling theories and techniques. Other Modules will also benefit from the practical awareness and experience gained by the students. |
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Course structure | See module and courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | An introduction to current and traditional theories of supervision and counseling, with attention given to the evolution of these frameworks, as well as recent theoretical developments and research pertaining to the study of this topic. |
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Examination | This is a practicum module without a final exam but attendance and participation in the supervision seminar which includes focused discussions. |
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Core Literature |
Textbook: McLeod, J. (2003). An Introduction to Counselling, Third Edition, Open University Press. Reading List: Axline, V. M. (1969). Play therapy. New York: Ballantine Books. |
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COUN 561 - Counseling Children and Adolescents
Teacher | Dr. J. Sargent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module builds on the practicum in counseling and uses theories and techniques to focus on the specific needs of children and adolescents. |
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Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | An examination of the interpersonal dynamics of children and adolescents who come to counselors for help due to the severity of their spiritual, emotional, motivational, behavioral, and adjustment problems. Counseling procedures for normal developmental concerns and issues, as well as clinical procedures, treatment methods, and counseling approaches for the more resistant and recalcitrant youth, will be covered. This course is designed to introduce the student to various aspects of psychopathology in children and adolescents, using normal development as a yardstick with which to measure pathology. Special emphasis will be given to important concerns such as suicide, pregnancy, violence, and loss. These issues will be approached from a developmental frame of reference and counseling strategies that can interrupt the cycle of self-defeating behavior will be explored. |
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Examination | The final exam will be an essay exam that requires you to apply a combination of child counseling theory, understanding of children’s issues, intervention strategies, and research support to specific case studies. Your responses should be unique, and distinct, and reflect YOUR work and learning gleaned from the course lectures, presentations, and readings. |
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COUN 598+599 - Thesis
Teacher | Dr. J. Sargent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 36 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 20 ECTS (5+15) | Workload | 600 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Guided Study, Thesis seminar 5 ECTS + Thesis writing 15 ECTS |
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Applicability | These Modules are required and form the culmination of Master studies; they will enable the student to incorporate material learned in all previous modules. It also provides the possibility of further study to the doctoral level. |
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Course structure | See module and courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 560 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participation requirement | Approval by Director See access to the program |
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This course will provide the structure, format, support, and encouragement for the candidate to complete the graduate research/literature review exercise and present it to colleagues.
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Examination | Each student will be assigned to an individual tutor who will be the first reader. The thesis will be read and evaluated by two readers to produce the final grade. |
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Core Literature | American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th edition. American Psychological Association: Washington, D.C. Cone, J.D. & Foster, S.L. (1993). Dissertations and theses from start to finish. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Creswell (2007). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks: Sage. Creswell (2009) Research Design: Qualitative & Quantitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (3rd Ed). Thousand Oaks: Sage Decety, J., & Ickes, W. (Eds.). (2009). The social neuroscience of empathy. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Evans, N. J., Forney, D. S., & Guido, F. M. (1998). Student development in college: Theory, research, and practice. Jossey-Bass. Manning, J., & Kunkel, A. (2014). Researching interpersonal relationships: Qualitative methods, studies, and analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. |
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MAFT 511 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Studies
Teacher | Dr. M. Großklaus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Fall | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module is the basis for all other modules in this course of study. Ideally, it should be studied first before all others as the terminology and methodology are established. |
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Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | An introduction to current and traditional theories of the family, with attention given to the evolution of these frameworks, as well as recent theoretical developments and research pertaining to the study of the family. Applications of these frameworks to family studies will focus on the diversity among families due to various contextual factors (e.g. race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, family structure, history, and sociopolitical context). This course is intended to examine major theoretical frameworks which explain variation in family life, including the exchange, symbolic interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminist, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Students will consider how theory relates to very real aspects of family life, compare and contrast theories, explore various typologies for analyzing and comparing the seven frameworks, and give attention to future theory development. |
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MAFT 514 - Psychopathology
Teacher | Dr. D. Quagliana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module informs the other modules by creating an awareness of the specific problems related to psychopathology. |
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Content of the Module | An in-depth approach to the study of psychopathology. The course uses case presentations to expose the student to a variety of psychiatric disabilities. This course is designed to provide an analysis and study of the history, theories, classification, diagnostic techniques, and treatment approaches of mental disorders. The course will include a presentation of the biophysical, psychoanalytical, behavioral, relational, humanistic, and sociocultural approaches to abnormal behavior and personality. The course will emphasize relational and contextual approaches that are foundational within the field of marriage and family therapy. |
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Textbooks: Yarhouse, M., Butman, R., McRay, B. (2005). Modern psychopathologies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic. Reading List: |
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MAFT 516 - Christian Perspectives in the Helping Professions
Teacher | Dr. D. Quagliana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Applicability | This Module alerts the students to specifically Christian approaches within the helping professions. In other modules, the elements of faith may be overlooked but this seeks to introduce another aspect. |
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Content of the Module | A survey of Christian approaches to counseling. Emphasis on the development of Christian approaches as they relate to theoretical and clinical advances in the field of counseling. Focus on the theological underpinnings of each approach. This course prepares students to integrate faith issues into their work in the helping professions. This includes areas such as the personal faith development of the student, self-care of the service provider, ethics in the delivery of services, social justice in the provision of services to the underserved, working with people with diverse faith backgrounds, integrating care with faith communities, and faith/spiritual interventions in the context of services. |
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MAFT 523 - Human Growth and Development
Teacher | Dr. T. Gorbacheva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Applicability | This is a fundamental module to understanding the development of human beings. It is essential to counseling, marriage, family, and in particular children and adolescents. |
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Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | Current research and theories in development related to the preschool child, elementary school child, adolescent, and adult. Emphasis on social, cognitive, and affective development including implications for counseling strategies over the lifespan. The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of human development throughout the entire life cycle. Students are assisted in understanding how various developmental issues create problems in living. |
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MAFT 531 - System Theory
Teacher | Dr. T. Gorbacheva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | This is an introduction to general systems theory. Special attention is given to the history of marriage and family therapy and the basic theories of and models of family interaction. Implications for interactional patterns, functional and dysfunctional systems, life cycle issues, and ethnicity are discussed. This course is designed to assist the student in gaining an understanding of the basics of marriage and family systems approaches. It will consist of an introduction to basic concepts and ideas and an exploration of family of origin issues. Special attention will be given to the application of this material to educational settings and marital and family therapy. |
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Core Literature | Bergman, J. (1985). Fishing for barracuda: Pragmatics of brief systemic therapy. New York: Norton. Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. New York: Jason Aronson. George, R..L., and Cristiani, T. S. (1995). Counseling: Theory and Practice (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Madanes, C. (1990). Sex, love, and violence: strategies for transformation. New York: Norton. McMahan, O. (1995). Scriptural Counseling: A God-Centered Method. Cleveland, TN: Pathway. Meier, P.D, F.B. Minirth, F.B. Wichern and D.E. Ratcliff. (1991). Introduction to Psychology Patterson, C. H., & Watkins, C.E. (1996). Theories of Psychotherapy. (5th ed.). New York: Harper Collins. Trent, J. (1994). Lifemapping. Colorado Springs: Focus on the Family. |
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MAFT 533 - Human Sexuality
Teacher | Dr. H. Quagliana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Fall | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Applicability | This Module is basic to developing an understanding of how important human sexuality is to the range of modules on marriage and family. It is particularly helpful in the areas of practical counseling. |
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Content of the Module | The study of contemporary theory, research, and practice of marriage and family therapy as it relates to the study and understanding of the biological, cognitive, socioemotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of human sexuality. This course is intended to familiarize students with the contemporary theory, research, and practice of marriage and family therapy related to the study and understanding of human sexuality. |
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MAFT 541 - Family Stress and Resilience
Teacher | Dr. T. Gorbacheva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Fall | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Applicability | This Module will be useful in counseling and conflict resolution in the family setting. All practical and counseling modules will benefit from this teaching. |
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Content of the Module | This course is designed to introduce students to the traditional and current clinical thinking with regard to family stress and resilience. Students will develop their understanding of specific systemic contexts that contribute to increased stress in family and couple relationships. Traumatic events with emphasis on infidelity will be explored. Students will also develop their understanding of the factors that protect family, couple relationships, and promote resilience. |
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Core Literature | Bainbridge, D., Kruegen, P., Lohfeld, L., & Brazil, K. (2009). Stress processes in caring for an end-of-life family member: Application of a theoretical model. Aging and Mental Health, 13(4), 537-545. Baucom, D. H., Gordon, K. C., Snyder, D. K., Atkins, D. C., & Christensen, A. (2006). Treating affair couples: Clinical considerations and initial findings. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, 20 (4), 375-392. Boss, P. (2002). Family stress management: A contextual approach. 2nd(ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Glass, S. P. (2003). Not just friends: Rebuilding trust and recovering your sanity after infidelity. New York, NY: Free Press. Jill D. Duba, J. D., Kindsvatter, A., Lara, T. (2008). Treating infidelity: Considering narratives of attachment. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 16(4), 293-299. Hall, J. H, & Fincham, F. D. (2005). Relationship dissolution following infidelity. In M. Fine & J. Harvey (Eds)., The Handbook of Divorce and Romantic Relationship Dissolution. (pp. 1-34). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. Kimmel, M. S. (2000). Gendered health. In Kimmel, M. S., The Gendered Society. 2nd(ed.). (pp. 261-263). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Lamanna, M. A. & Riedmann, A. (2011). Marriages, Families, & Relationships: Making Choices in a Diverse Society. Wadsworth publisher Matsen, A. (2014). Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development. New York: Guilford Press. Price, S. J., Price, C. A., & McKenry, P. C. (Eds.). (2010). Families and change (4th Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Rothwell, D. W., & Chang-Keun, H. (2010). Exploring the relationship between assets and family stress among low-income families. Family Relations, 59, 396 – 407. Walsh, F. (2003). Family resilience: A framework for clinical practice. Family Process, 42, 1-18. |
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MAFT 543 - Personality Theory
Teacher | Dr. J. Sargent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Fall | Duration | 8 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module is helpful in studying children and adolescents, marriage and family, family stress, and human sexuality. A knowledge of personality traits and tests will significantly enhance practical counseling courses. |
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Course structure | See module and courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participation requirement | See access to the program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | An in-depth examination of the major theoretical approaches to the study of personality. Personality development, dynamics, and differences will be studied with special emphasis on the application of each theoretical view to the counseling setting. |
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Learning Objectives |
A. General Learning Objectives
B. Specific Behavioral Objectives
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Examination | See Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Literature |
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MAFT 547 - Cultural Contexts of Clinical Counseling
Teacher | Dr. J. Sargent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | Few people live in a monoculture therefore it is important to apply cultural understanding when counseling and dealing with specific family and marriage issues which are often very culturally related. |
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Course structure | See module and courses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participation requirement | See access to the program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Content of the Module | The study of the influence of culture, society, and contemporary social values on human behavior and social interaction. The course examines the sociological nature, bases, and consequences of social values and social problems and their relationship to the self. Social issues such as the culture of poverty, violence, drug use, and societal and family dysfunction are examined. This course is designed to help the student understand the social values and the cultural and social context of human behavior and social interaction. Students will be introduced to the nature and scope of social problems and social values, their social and cultural bases, and alternative approaches to solving social problems. Changes in social values and social problems will be considered, as well as a cohort and subcultural differences among groups and individuals. |
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Learning Objectives |
A. General Instructional Objectives
B. Specific Behavioral Objectives
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Examination | See Evaluation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Literature |
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MAFT 555 - Research Methods
Teacher | Dr. T. Milliron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Spring | Duration | 8 Weeks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency | Every three years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credits | 5 ECTS | Workload | 150 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module format | Intensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applicability | This Module is particularly helpful in the writing of the thesis and the development of interventions with the statistical programs necessary to analyze the individual case studies. |
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Course structure | See module and courses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact time | 40 Hours | Self-Study | 110 Hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participation requirement | See access to the program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evaluation |
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Content of the Module | Methods and tools of research and evaluation, focus on research data interpretation and emphasis application to professional practice. Utilization of the computer for data analysis will be emphasized. This course will cover the research skills needed by marriage and family therapists. The focus will be on applied issues relevant to clinical settings, including accessing and evaluating the appropriate research literature. |
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Learning Objectives |
A. General Learning Objectives
B. Specific Behavioral Objectives
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Outline |
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Examination | See Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Literature |
Textbooks: Reading List: |
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Other information |