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 578 | Ethical, Legal and Professional Concerns in Family Therapy (every other year) | 3 credits |
| HDF 563 | Marital and Family Therapy I | 3 credits |
| HDF 565 | Family Therapy Pre-Practicum | 3 credits |
| HDF 569 | Assessment in Family Therapy | 3 credits |
| * | Elective option | |
| Spring | ||
| HDF 559 OR HDF 505 | Diversity in App. Fam. Settings OR Human Sexuality and Counseling | 3 credits |
| HDF 564 | Marital and Family Therapy II | 3 credits |
| HDF 565 | Family Therapy Practicum | 3 credits |
| HDF 570 | Research in Human Development and Family Science | 3 credits |
| HDF 536 | Family Dynamics & Health (every other year) | 3 credits |
| Summer Session |
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| HDF 565 | Family Therapy Practicum | 3 credits |
| HDF 597 | Advanced Study | 1 credit |
| * | Elective option | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| HDF 578 | Ethical, Legal and Professional Concerns in Family Therapy (if not taken) | 3 credits |
| HDF 566 | Theoretical and Clinical Problems | 3 credits |
| HDF 583 | Internship | 5 credits |
| HDF 565 | Practicum | 3 credits |
| * | Elective if not taken | 3 credits |
| Spring | ||
| HDF 559 OR HDF 505 | Diversity in App. Fam. Settings OR Human Sexuality and Counseling | 3 credits |
| HDF 536 | Family Dynamics & Health (if not taken) | 3 credits |
| HDF 581 | Professional Seminar | 3 credits |
| HDF 584 | Internship | 5 credits |
| HDF 598 | Advanced Study | 1 credit |
| * | Elective if not taken | 3 credits |