M.S. in HDF – Couple and Family Therapy

Curriculum

Full-time students can complete the program in two years, while students enrolled part-time typically finish in three years. The curriculum includes extensive practical and internship experience in clinical settings, beginning in the second semester.
 

Sample Plan of Study for a Full-time Student

Year 1
Fall
HDF 578Ethical, Legal and Professional Concerns in Family Therapy (every other year)3 credits
HDF 563 Marital and Family Therapy I3 credits
HDF 565 Family Therapy Pre-Practicum3 credits
HDF 569 Assessment in Family Therapy3 credits
*Elective option 
 
Spring
HDF 559 OR HDF 505Diversity in App. Fam. Settings OR Human Sexuality and Counseling3 credits
HDF 564 Marital and Family Therapy II3 credits
HDF 565 Family Therapy Practicum
3 credits
HDF 570 Research in Human Development and Family Science
3 credits
HDF 536Family Dynamics & Health (every other year)3 credits
 
Summer Session

HDF 565 Family Therapy Practicum
3 credits
HDF 597Advanced Study1 credit
*Elective option
Year 2
Fall
HDF 578Ethical, Legal and Professional Concerns in Family Therapy (if not taken)3 credits
HDF 566Theoretical and Clinical Problems3 credits
HDF 583 Internship
5 credits
HDF 565 Practicum3 credits
*Elective if not taken3 credits
 
Spring
HDF 559 OR
HDF 505
Diversity in App. Fam. Settings
OR Human Sexuality and Counseling
3 credits
HDF 536Family Dynamics & Health
(if not taken)
3 credits
HDF 581Professional Seminar3 credits
HDF 584Internship5 credits
HDF 598Advanced Study1 credit
*Elective if not taken3 credits