College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

83 Sample Degree Plan: 60 credit hours Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) SFTM 5310 Introduction to Systems Theory SFTM 5320 Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy: Counseling Theories and Techniques SFTM 6340 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues SFTM 5335 Human Development SFTM 5321 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy SFTM 5400 Internal Practicum I SFTM 6332 Human Sexuality and Gender *(Elective can be taken any term) SFTM 5400 Internal Practicum II SFTM 6333 Personality Theories and Psychopathology SFTM 6374 Group Psychotherapy SFTM 5322 Clinical Practice in Marriage & Family Therapy (must be taken with an External Practicum) SFTM 6300 External Practicum I SFTM 6331 Diversity and Psychosocial Issues SFTM 6558 Couples Therapy SFTM 5350 Research in Marriage and Family Therapy SFTM 6300 External Practicum II SFTM 5700 Comprehensive Examination SFTM 6320 Assessment in Marital and Family Therapy SFTM 6550 International Perspectives SFTM 5311 Substance Abuse and Critical Issues in Systems Theories Graduation and Celebration (June) *In addition to the above coursework, students are required to choose an elective from a selection of courses, including but not limited to:  SFTM 5036: Infant Mental Health  SFTM 5037: Suicide Prevention  SFTM 5038: Military Families  SFTM 5039: Collaborative Divorce  SFTM 5301: Agency Practice in Organizational Consulting  SFTM 5355: Introduction to Equine-Assisted Family Therapy  SFTM 5357: Developing a Private Practice I Coaching and Therapy  SFTM 5358: Solution Focused Coaching  SFTM 6330: Grief and Loss  SHSS 6620: Academic Writing This required elective may be taken the term of the student’s choice. The program fulfills the academic requirements for state licensure in Florida and for clinical membership in AAMFT; additional post-master's clinical experience is required for both credentials. Program Formats Students may enter the program term in the fall or summer terms. Full time students take 9 to 12 credit hours per term. If a student takes less than the 9 credits of required courses per term, they need approval from the admissions office. They also work with the program office staff to develop a viable degree plan. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 2 years. Summer attendance is required.