This course will provide an interactional approach to the area of interpersonal relationships found in courtship, marriage, and family.

This course is an introduction to play therapy with an emphasis on children's development and family interaction.

A study of human sexuality and relationships with a focus on diversity, sexuality, premarital issues, and relationship enhancement.

Designed to provide students with information and skills to support enduring and satisfying marriage/couples relationships.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of marital and family interaction processes - the patterns and dynamics of interactions with couples and families. We will examine the challenges that people confront to achieve effective relationships.

This course is designed to facilitate the achievement of students by familiarizing them with a MFT perspective to facilitate career planning. Experiential learning will be incorporated. Prerequisite(s): MAFT major, Junior Standing

This course is designed to teach relationship skilled and basic therapy/counseling methods.

A survey of the major counseling theories, with an emphasis on application of the theories in counseling sessions and an integration of the theories into a unified counseling strategy which each student will develop based on that student's counseling strengths.

Practicum course studying models of marriage & family therapy/counseling, emphasizing each student developing application into a therapy strategy.

A study of the developmental progression of the family life cycle, including the three dimensional family system and critical tasks in each stage of family development with suggested interventions for each stage of the family life cycle.

A study of normal and abnormal manifestations of individual personality development including theory and diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed on integration of this material with systems concepts. (Formerly Individual Development. Same as Counseling 5021.)

This course examines individual, couple, and family growth and development throughout the life span.

The study of theories and trends in career development with direct implementation of theories into practice.

The study of individual, couple, family, and group assessment methods and measures in the practice of marriage and family therapy and counseling.

A study of the legal, ethical, and professional concerns in the practice of marriage and family therapy and counseling.

Study of principal research methods, significant existing and effectiveness research, and application of traditional and clinical research principles in marriage and family therapy and counseling.

Investigative study in selected problems for advanced graduate students.

Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.

A survey of current issues relating to professional identity and practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. Students will be introduced to the certification and licensure requirements, professional practice models, and the utilization of these models in developmental and therapeutic practice.

A survey of current theories and practices of marriage and family therapy, including the historical development and principal conceptualizations of relationship therapy. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

This course is an introduction to the theory, epistemology, evolution, and foundational systemic models of practice of the discipline of Marriage and Family Therapy.

This course is an introduction to the postmodern epistemological paradigm and contemporary conceptual direction in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.

A course in didactic therapy involving specialized training in the techniques and strategies used specifically in parent-child therapy procedures. Prerequisite: 6010.

This course exposes students to selected populations with which they may come into contact as marriage and family therapists. We live in a multicultural and diverse society requiring an historical and current understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in working with a wide range of diverse clients. As such, issues such as religious, spiritual and political beliefs, ethnicity, race, national origin, immigration status, language, age gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, exceptionalities, socioeconomic status, geographic location, health status, and disabilities will be addressed, as well as issues of power, privilege, and oppression. The course will also focus on professional, ethical, and clinical issues for effectively and sensitively serving diverse, marginalized and underserved populations.

A study of the biological, psychosocial, clinical, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. Prerequisite: 610 or permission of instructor. (Same as Counseling 6062.)

A study of couple's therapy with a clinical focus on diversity, sexuality, pre-marital issues, and relationship enhancement. Prerequisite: 6010.

The study of specialized processes and techniques involved in individual and family systems approaches and practices. Designed as a post-practicum experience, the course involves laboratory activity and practice to refine specialized procedures. Prerequisite: 510 or permission of instructor. (Same as Counseling 665.)

An in-depth study of counseling and systems theories and supportive research including practical application of techniques used in individual and family therapy. (Same as Counseling 6066.)

Group therapy processes & evaluation.
CR(Credit) or NC(No Credit). Prerequisites: MAFT 5015, Practicum in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling (MFT majors only)

Advanced study of selected topics.

Supervised work experience in clinics, schools, colleges, or other agencies engaged in professional therapy services. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Prerequisite: 5010. (Marriage and Family Therapy majors only or permission of department head.) field experience fee.

Study of the paradigm shift represented by the systems/cybernetics/ecological perspective, the constructivist, social constructionist, narrative perspectives, and the implications of these perspectives for society, social policy, assessment, research, and mental health practice.

A study of the historical roots, foundation ideas, and philosophical evolution of systemic, cybernetic, and ecological perspectives in individual, marriage and family therapy.

This course focuses on enhancing students' understanding of scholarship and contributing to professional dialogue. Particular emphasis is placed on personal style, its recursive impact on the scholarship process, and effective professional contribution in specialized fields.

Performance of improvisation in therapy, counseling, consultation, coaching, and other venues that address transformation of lives.

postmodernism/poststructuralism, this course involves intensive study of brief models of marriage and family therapy, including Communications/MRI, Strategic (Haley & Madanes), Systemic (Milan), constructivist, social constructionist, and narrative/language (Andersen, Goolishian & Anderson, deShazer, O'Hanlon, White and Epston).

Development of new forms of creative transformation inspired by diverse global healing traditions and the performing arts.

Building on the philosophical perspectives of modernism/structuralism and postmodernism/poststructuralism, this course involves intensive study modernist models of marriage and family therapy. Models to be studied include communications (Satir), experiential (Kempler and Whitaker), family of origin: psychodynamic (Bowen, Boszormenyi-Nagy, & object relations), structural (Minuchin), and behavioral.

The art of bringing forth change through practices of utilization, improvisation, resourcefulness, minimal narrativity, creativity, rhapsodic expression, and embodied interactional circularity.

Study of current theory and practice in couple and marital therapy. Related topics include a perspective on the contemporary social context for couples and marriages, parenting, step-parenting, and single-parent families.

Theory and practice of absurd means of creative transformation, including the production of nonsensical texts and performance in psychotherapies of the absurd.

This course focuses on the major theories used in the study, assessment, and understanding of family interaction. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of theory to a variety of family issues, weighing special considerations and implications of the rural/semi-rural context in such applications.

Development of a systemically oriented professional identity in regards to family therapy clinical practice, administration, research, scholarship, teaching, and supervision.

Macrosystemic study of the interface between families and work, religion, education, medical, social service, and mental health systems. Skill development includes a focus on systemic approaches to consultation and collaboration with members of other social systems as an adjunct to marriage and family therapy.

An examination of the psychopathology nomenclature, on identifying individual and family strengths, and on viewing behavior in context. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the individual/family and environment interaction by means of a systems perspective.

A comprehensive review of the literature on the Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy and this course is designed to meet the didactic instruction component for AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation. This course also provides an opportunity to work with an Approved Supervisor in the supervision of master's level students in marriage and family therapy.

Intensive study of philosophical, theoretical, and practical issues in conceptualizing, designing, and conducting research on social systems from the perspective of modernist/structuralist and postmodernist/poststructuralist philosophical traditions. Systemic/cybernetic, constructivist, social constructionist, and quantum physics perspectives will be an important focus.

An examination of a broad base of qualitative research techniques used in academic and the marriage and family therapy practice settings. Prerequisites: Doctoral student in marriage and family therapy; Counseling 581 or equivalent.

This is an advanced seminar which is designed to assist students in selecting a dissertation topic, and designing a quantitative, qualitative, philosophical or theoretical dissertation research proposal. It is expected that students will complete the first two chapters of their dissertation in this course. Prerequisites: MAFT 7040, 7042

Applied quantitative methodologies used in MFT research, including statistical analysis. Students carry out secondary data analysis and prepare a manuscript for publication.

Supervised clinical experience in marriage and family therapy in the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. Students are expected to maintain a course load of 3-6 client systems during their practicum experience. Prerequisite: Doctoral student in marriage and family therapy.

Supervision of clinical work for Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral students. Prerequisite(s): 500 hours client contact/100 hours supervision under AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

The Internship focuses on marriage and family therapy processes and situations specific to direct marriage and family therapy practice with families and larger systems of which family systems are members. It is designed to continue the development of knowledge and skills relative to this focus in the areas of effective client-therapist relationships, analysis of client needs, service delivery issues, agency/organizational dynamics, policy issues, and professional values as each pertains to various systems levels. Prerequisite: 7050.

Supervised full-time internship emphasizing relationally focused practice, research, and/or other approved systemic professional development activities. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all coursework, except 7099.

Intensive study of a systemic/contextual perspective on the interaction of mind, body, and social context, and the interface between family therapy and family medicine. The role of the psychological, social, family and emotional factors in the discussing and healing processes are a related focus.

May be repeated for credit. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.