Couple and Family Therapy (HUMDFS-MS)
Department of Human Sciences
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Program leading to Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science
Program Requirements (54 hours)
Core Courses (33 hours)
- HDFS 8874 Family Therapy Theory I (3)
- HDFS 8875 Family Therapy Theory II (3)
- HDFS 8876 Marital Therapy (3)
- HDFS 8189.11 Pre-practicum (3)
- HDFS 7770 Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
- HDFS 8820** Theoretical perspectives on the Family (3)
- HDFS 8860 Diversity in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
- HDFS 8860 Diagnosis in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
- HDFS 8860 Families with Adolescents at Risk* (3)
- HDFS 8860 Families and Substance Abuse* (3)
Choose One:
- HDFS 7350** Advanced Child Development (3) or
- HDFS 7765** Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (3)
Methods Course (3 hours)
- HDFS 6782** Research Methods (3)
Practicum (18 hours)
- HDFS 8189.12 Second semester in clinic and placement (3)
- HDFS 8189.13 Third semester in clinic and placement (3)
- HDFS 8189.13 Fourth semester in clinic and placement (3)
- HDFS 8189.13 Fifth Semester in placement (3)
- HDFS 8189.13 Sixth semester finishing hours (3)
Thesis Requirement (3 hours)
Consult with faculty advisor
Capstone and Clinical Exam (3 hours)
- HDFS 7999 Clinical Competence Exam (3)
Minimum hours: 57, with thesis