College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

88 This program takes advantage of our school's unique access to a multidisciplinary faculty, incorporating coursework in peace studies, violence prevention, consultation, school systems, and business systems. Our multidisciplinary approach prepares students to apply knowledge about family systems directly to their work environment and demands. The Graduate Certificate Program in Family Studies is a 24 credit hour program (8 courses). Students who decide to continue their studies in Family Therapy may be able to apply some of these credit hours toward the M.S., Ph.D., or D.M.F.T. in Family Therapy if accepted into the program. Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students can expect to complete the Graduate Certificate program in 10-15 months depending on the pace of study. Summer attendance is required. Degree Plans Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time student who begins their studies in the Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study. Sample Degree Plan: 24 credit hours Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) Year 1 SFTM 5310: Introduction to Systems Theories SFTM 6331: Diversity and Psychosocial Issues SFTM 5320: Introduction to Marital & Family Therapy or FSHC 6400: Understanding Human Systems in Health Care Settings SFTM 5350: Research in Marital & Family Therapy SFTM 6332: Human Sexuality and Gender Elective SFTM 5311: Substance Abuse/Addiction and Critical Issues in Systems Theory SFTM 6320: Assessment in Marital & Family Therapy Graduation and Celebration *Electives are available depending on student needs to fulfill the certificate requirements. Graduate Certificate in Family Systems Health Care The Graduate Certificate in Family Systems Health Care offers students the fundamental applications of systemic family therapy in health care settings, including the discipline of medical family therapy. The Graduate Certificate in Family Systems Health Care is appropriate for professionals who have already earned or are earning a graduate degree in their professional field, family systems, or related fields and who would benefit from an academic study of the applications