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student participating both in the role of therapist and client. (Elective.) 650 STATISTICS AND FAMILY RESEARCH (3) An introduction to statistics and research methodology designed to help family therapists develop a sensitivity to the contributions research findings can make to professional practice . (Required.) 651 SURVEY OF MARITAL AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT (3) Introduction to assessment , including training in administration and interpretation of the MMPI , CPI and other major instruments utilized in marriage, family and child counseling. (Required.) 660 FAMILY COMMUNICATION PATTERNS (3) Various styles and communication systems employed by fami lies, and the effects of such patterns upon interpersonal develop ment. (Elective.) 661 MARITAL/FAMILY SYSTEMS I (3) Introduction to major theoretical and conceptual issues in relation to the organization of family systems, structural and subcultural variations in family lifestyles , mate selection, sexual norms and relationships and family rituals ..Special emphasis placed on the stages and developmental issues in the family life cycle. Students are required to research their own nuclear and extended families of origin. (Elective .) 662 MARITAL/FAMILY SYSTEMS II (3) The conceptual groundwork for a systems approach to interven tion. Diagnostic issues and procedures in relation to family sys tems integrated with a theoretical base for treatment strategies. Optimally functional (healthy) family systems contrasted with dysfunctional (unhealthy) family systems. Includes a survey of major approaches to marital and family therapy. (Required.) 663 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3) An examination of the areas of human sexual functioning and behavior, relationships and feelings within the contemporary cultural milieu. (Required.) 665 PRACTICUM IN MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING I (3) Supervised clinical experiences, including assessment , diagno sis , prognosis and treatment of interpersonal relationship dys functions. Such agencies as hospitals , private and public clinics , schools and counseling centers utilized. (Required.) 666 PRACTICUM IN MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING II (3) Continuation of MFC 665. (Required.) 667 PRACTICUM IN MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING III (l-3) Continuation of MFC 665-666. (Elective.) 671 MARITAL/FAMILY EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES I (3) A study of the literature and practice of marital and family therapy with emphasis on diagnostic procedures and the application of specific therapeutic techniques to dysfunction within the maritaL dyad. Emphasizes diagnostic interviewing in a clinical setting where students carry responsibility for assessment, interviewing, report writing and therapeutic recommendations in selected clients. Concurrent enrollment in a practicum offering opportuni ties for experience with couples and /or families required. Prere quisites: MFC 651, MFC 662 and permission of instructor. (Elec tive.)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS The courses offered through the Institute for Family Studies are cross-listed with courses offered in various schools and depart ments of the university. When applied to the Institute's graduate program in marriage, family and child counseling, courses are prefixed with MFC. 442 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) Survey of sociological theory with emphasis on 20th Century contributions; status of sociological inquiry and theory; rela tionship of sociology to such allied fields as anthropology, psychology, economics, education and political science. (Elec tive.) By special permission. 472 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3) Relationship between communication and culture, with emphasis on factors affecting the quality and processes of interpersonal communication between persons of different cultures or subcul tures. (Elective.) By special permission. 603 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (3) An introduction to psychopathology as it relates to an understand ing of the basic interviewing process. An introduction to differ~nt models of intervention applied in professional psychology , with an emphasis upon interpersonal constructs and upon techniques which cut across various schools of thought. (Required.) 606 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Concepts and processes involved in the understanding of the psychological development of the person throughout the life cycle. Major theoretical systems relevant to developmental psychology are examined with emphasis upon the study of cogni tive, affective and psychomotor changes manifested in childhood and adolescence. (Required.) 615 TRAINING THERAPY (GROUP) (0) For official indication on the student's transcript of required personal growth experience through group training therapy . (Re quired, non-credit.) 616 TRAINING THERAPY (INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL OR FAMILY) (0) For official indication on the student's transcript of required personal growth experience through an individual, marital or
family training therapy. (Required, non-credit.) 627 PREMARITAL PREPARATION AND COUNSELING (2)
Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engage ment and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use of the TJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis. (Elective.) 628 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (4) Problems and conflicts within marriage and family settings viewed from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Counseling methods and practical behavioral methods from a scriptural con text designed to meet problems and conflicts . Course is con ducted via demonstrations, case studies and counseling involve ment. (Required.) 629 GROUP COUNSELING AND THERAPY (2) Training in the principles of counseling and therapy in a group setting. The course itself used as a laboratory experience with the
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