The Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy requires completion of 57 units of course work with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. A model unit-load sequence looks like this:

A.   Required Courses (42 units)

MFT 565.     Assessment in MFT (3)

MFT 570.     Theories and Techniques of MFT, I (3)

MFT 572.     Theories and Techniques of MFT, II (3)

MFT 574.     Human Sexual Behavior (3)

MFT 575.     Relationship Therapy: Treatment of
Couples and Families (3)

MFT 576.     Studies in Human Communication (3)

MFT 578.     Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Research,
Diagnosis and Treatment (3)

MFT 580.     Cross-Cultural Family Values & Behavior (3)

MFT 584.     Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling (3)

MFT 585.     Treatment of Substance Abuse in Families (3)

MFT 588.     Treatment of Trauma in Families (3)

MFT 596.     Introduction to MFT (2)

PSY 550.     Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3)

PSY 563.     Seminar in Psychopathology (3)

B.  Electives (3 units) select one course from the following:

GRN 565.    Seminar in Long-Term Care for the Elderly; Mental Health for the Elderly (3)

MFT 586.     Current Issues in MFT (3)

MFT 597.     Directed Reading (3)

NCR 531.    Seminar: Marital and Family Mediation (3)

PSY 520.     Psychopharmacology (3)

PSY 567.     Individual Assessment (3)

C.  Practica (12 units)

MFT 591.     MFT Practicum II / Fieldwork (4)

MFT 592      MFT Practicum III / Fieldwork (4)

MFT 593.     MFT Practicum IV / Fieldwork (4)

D.  Written qualifying exams are taken after advancement to
candidacy.

E.  A final oral exam is required after completion of written
qualifying exams.

F.   Master’s Requirement

In addition to the major requirements, students must meet all university requirements for the master’s degree. Students should consult the section of the catalog entitled “Requirements for the Master’s Degree.”