College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

87 director may be required. Retake exams can be taken at the next scheduled exam date. Students in good academic standing are eligible to walk in the June graduation ceremony with a score of "in process" or "pass" on the comprehensive exam. Leave of Absence A student may request a Leave of Absence. The form is located on the Student Resources M.S. program and must be completed and approved three weeks prior to the date of the leave request. Students on leave for more than three consecutive terms and not registered within the following term are considered inactive and would need to reapply to the program. A Leave of Absence does not extend the 5-year timeframe for completing the M.S. in Family Therapy program. Individual Supervision for State Licensure and AAMFT Membership There may be occasions after completing the M.S. in Family Therapy degree that graduates seek private, individual clinical supervision from a member of the faculty. Before approaching a faculty member with such a request, students must have already successfully completed all degree requirements. If a student is being supervised by a full or part faculty and enrolls in one of the DFT doctoral programs, the student is required to locate a different supervisor outside the program to prevent a potential dual relationship and conflict of interest. The Department works closely with an outside professional firm that conducts licensure exam reviews on campus throughout the year. This process is designed to support students and alumni in passing the AMFTRB licensure exam and becoming licensed in the MFT field. Notices of the exam review process are posted through the program list serves. In addition, required coursework and an examination in the clinical practice class helps to prepare students for the national licensure examination. Graduates are encouraged to stay in touch with the department for updated study tips, assistance in forming study groups, and career advice/consultation, as they enter the field of professional marriage and family therapy. Student membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is strongly suggested. Students gain additional educational information and familiarity in the MFT field. Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3061 http://www.aamft.org Graduate Certificate in Family Studies The Graduate Certificate in Family Studies in designed to train individuals who want to work with families in a variety of contexts: as educators, community organizers, legal professionals, child-care workers, or EAP counselors. Human Relations professionals, business managers or supervisors, among many others, would also benefit from the application of systemic family principles to their efforts. The curriculum includes coursework on systemic thinking in family studies, topics in human and family systems development, gender issues, sexuality issues, violence in the family, and diversity issues.