NSU HPD Catalog 2024-2025

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Couple and Family Therapy Programs 141 Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy The M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy curriculum includes the following: Required Core Courses Credit Hours SFTM 5310 Introduction to Systems Theories 3 SFTM 5311 Substance Abuse/Addictions and Critical Issues in Systems Theories 3 SFTM 5320 Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy: Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 SFTM 5321 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy 3 SFTM 5322 Clinical Practice in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 SFTM 5330 Group Psychotherapy 3 SFTM 5335 Human Development Across the Life Cycle 3 SFTM 5350 Research in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 SFTM 6320 Assessment in Marital and Family Therapy 3 SFTM 6331 Diversity and Psychosocial Issues 3 SFTM 6332 Human Sexuality and Gender 3 SFTM 6333 Theories of Personality and Psychopathology 3 SFTM 6340 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 SFTM 6374 Individual and Group Psychotherapy 3 SFTM 6558 Couples Therapy: Theory and Application 3 Practicum Courses Credit Hours SFTM 5400 Internal Practicum I–II 6 SFTM 6300 External Practicum I–II 6 Electives (6 credit hours—Select two courses from the following:) Credit Hours SFTM 5359 Medical Family Therapy I: Introduction to Medical Family Therapy† 3 SFTM 5360 Medical Family Therapy II: Grief and Loss† 3 SFTM 5036 Infant Mental Health 3 SFTM 5037 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention 3 SFTM 5038 Military Families 3 SFTM 5039 Collaborative Divorce 3 SFTM 5050 Family Play Therapy 3 SFTM 5355 Introduction to Equine-Assisted Family Therapy* 3 SFTM 5357 Developing a Private Practice in Coaching and Therapy 3 SFTM 5361 Developing a Private Practice** 3

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