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NCU Catalog - April 2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
NCU course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at NCU is as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9914A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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Marriage and Family Therapy |
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MFT-6104 - Family Therapy with Children Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that could be utilized by MFTs while working with children and their families. Course material will also address specific topics necessary to consider while providing therapeutic services, such as ethical dilemmas related to minors, opportunities of collaboration with extra-therapeutic systems, and possibilities of developing parenting strategies sensitive to the diverse population served by MFTs. Facilitating child involvement in the therapeutic process for families will be addressed as well.
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MFT-6105 - Couple and Sex Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides students with an opportunity to develop their personal model of therapy for working with couples with a variety of issues, such as differing values and sexual dysfunction. Through the study of several models of couples therapy and sex therapy, students will focus on assessment of couples’ dynamics, goal setting, and potential interventions. Special consideration will be given to diversity and ethical issues throughout the course.
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MFT-6106 - Families in Crisis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine contemporary crisis-related issues in marriage and family therapy to include the intersections of gender, violence, trauma, substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, suicide, chronic illness, infidelity and infertility. The focus will be on the effects of trauma and stress on family life and relationships and the assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, and families from a relational/systemic perspective with respect to these issues. Collaborative care, referral process, and community networking will be addressed considering the unique needs of the trauma population. Vicarious trauma and resilience will also be examined, with an emphasis on self-care for MFTs working with families in crisis. Ethical issues pertaining to the trauma work will be addressed.
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MFT-6107 - Adult Psychopathology and Systems Thinking Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The course explores the concepts of psychopathology. Students will study different perspectives on what constitutes mental health, mental illness, and abnormal behavior and consider how research and assessment are applied to the field of abnormal psychology. Various diagnostic categories will be examined as well as the etiology dynamics, prevention, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including systems-based family interventions.
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MFT-6109 - Sex Therapy in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that can be utilized by MFTs in the assessment and treatment of sexual disorders and dysfunction. The course materials will address physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality, along with relevant issues such as ethical dilemmas in sex therapy and implications of diversity for sex
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MFT-6111 - Systemic Interventions in Addictions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of a variety of systemic approaches which can be used to treat addiction. Students will be expected to consider self-of-the-therapist issues and diversity concerns as it relates to exposure to and treatment of addiction. A variety of addictive substances will also be introduced to help students understand the issues related to long-term and short-term effects of various classes of substances and the withdrawal symptoms which may be experienced by clients. Ethical issues, which present themselves when working as an MFT within the field of addictions, will also be explored.
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MFT-6112 - Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course is designed to teach the basics of clinical psychopharmacology for marriage and family therapists. Students will consider how psychotropic medications affect specific populations such as children and older clients. Students will draw from DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as it applies to treatment decision-making and medications. Neuroscience research on psychopharmacology treatment will be reviewed and ethical implications will be discussed.
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MFT-6113 - Assessing and Treating Family Violence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that can be utilized by MFTs working in the context of family violence. Students will explore theories and research related to family violence and look into various causes and consequences as well. The course materials will also address family violence in diverse contexts, as well as consideration of ethical dilemmas associated with situations pertaining to family violence and abuse.
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MFT-6114 - Families with Severe and Chronic Illness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introduction to working with families faced with the challenge of severe and chronic illnesses. The focus of the course is to develop clinicians who understand the impact illness has on interpersonal, relational, and family dynamics across the lifespan. It identifies the typology of illness, explores theoretical frameworks, analyzes illness across the lifespan, discusses system-oriented interventions, and addresses complicating factors associated with caregiving and end-of-life decision making.
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MFT-6115 - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course will familiarize students with the theory, concepts, and application of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT). Theoretical and conceptual emphasis will be placed on the role that attachment and attachment injuries play in couple interaction and how interactional cycles of the relationship are impacted by individual fears, unmet needs, and trauma. The application will focus on the steps of emotionally focused therapy and the interventions that a therapist uses in the process. Students will also review how EFT prompts clinicians to address the questions related to the diversity and ethical dilemmas potentially encountered in clinical practice.
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MFT-6116 - Systemic Treatment of Infidelity and Sex Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine the individual, family, and societal issues pertaining to infidelity and sex addiction. Assessment and treatment in the context of marriage and family therapy will be explored. In addition, attention will be given to the effects of the Internet on infidelity and sex addiction, as well as ethical and diversity considerations in the framework of the systemic treatment of addictions.
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MFT-6117 - Family Therapy with Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will review clinical theories and models that are relevant to the assessment and treatment of adolescents and their families. Strategies for adolescent engagement will be explored, with particular consideration for adolescent development and ethical practice. Students will be expected to think critically about common presenting issues for adolescents using a systemic, culturally-sensitive framework.
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MFT-6118 - Gerontology and Systemic Intervention Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course deals with the biological, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects of aging. Ancillary aspects of aging are also explored, including issues related to long-term care, end of life issues, the cultural context of human development, and the impact of socioeconomic status (especially poverty) on older adults. A significant focus of the course is the application of systemic treatment/theory to the older adult population and multigenerational families. Students will explore ethical dilemmas that might arise while working in gerontological settings and examine current research literature addressing systemic work with older adults, their families, and larger social systems.
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MFT-6201 - California Law and Professional Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed specifically for students living in or seeking licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California. The course focuses on legal and ethical issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy and the practice of individual, couple, and family therapy in the state of California. The course includes content regarding contemporary professional ethics and laws regarding the scope of practice, therapeutic and clinical considerations involving legal and ethical practice of MFTs, family law, current legal trends in the mental health profession, psychotherapist-patient privilege, confidentiality, the patient dangerous to self of others, the treatment of minors with and without parental consent, professional identity including the relationship between the sense of self and human values and one’ professional behavior and ethics, legal and ethical standards for different types of work settings, and the licensure laws and process.
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MFT-6203 - Human Sexuality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will examine how social, psychological, biological, and cultural influences shape sexual practices, expressions, identities, and representations. Additional topics covered include theoretical perspectives on sexuality, issues in sex research, attraction, intimacy, love, sexuality education, and legal issues related to sexuality. Students will apply this information to the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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MFT-6510 - Couple Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course involves a look at the development of couples and their relationship cycle. The course will incorporate an overview of different issues that present in couples relationships and examine the couple’s dynamics through a lens of diversity. Students will learn about different models of couple’s therapy and assessments pertaining to couple therapy. In addition, the students will learn about the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance with the couples.
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MFT-6511 - Couple Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course involves an in-depth study of specific issues pertaining to the couple therapy and couple sexuality. Topics will focus on the issue of sexual addiction, sexual violence, domestic violence, and infidelity considered through various cultures lenses, such as religiosity and spirituality, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Specific attention will be also paid to the examination of diverse couples contexts, including LGBTQ and military couples. After finishing the course, students will be able to appraise diverse system-based therapy approaches and theoretical frameworks that could be used while addressing the presented topics.
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MFT-6520 - Military Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this Master’s level course, the learner will understand the importance of mental health professionals providing psychotherapy to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Participants will gain knowledge of military culture and organization. The students will focus on characteristics of the military family that distinguish it as a separate cultural entity. Students will explore military culture from multiple perspectives including service members, military families, and health care providers. Students will receive an overview of issues experienced by this population and familiarize themselves with theories and evidence-based models developed to address challenges experienced by military families. In addition, students will learn about the larger system of service provision including TRICARE and Veterans Administration.
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MFT-6521 - Military Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course involves in depth study of specific issues faced by military service members, veterans, and their families and specific systems-based treatments used by MFTs to address these challenges. Course topics include: influence of combat deployment on service members and veterans, including issues such as post-combat traumas (e.g., PTSD, TBI, sexual assault), risky behaviors (suicidality and substance abuse), and consideration of mental health issues that develop prior to or after deployment. Challenges involving the whole military family, such as demands of deployment, and domestic violence will also be explored. While studying these topics, students will pay particular attention to the issues of confidentiality and consider ethical dilemmas pertaining to military family therapy practice. In addition to being engaged in learning about various challenges present in military families, students will also explore the resilience framework and systems-based understanding of the military families environment.
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MFT-6530 - Medical Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an introductory survey of professional literature and resources related to the MFT sub-specialty of medical family therapy (MedFT) as well as the practice of integrated/collaborative behavioral healthcare. The course includes an emphasis on the theoretical basis for MedFT, the clinical skills necessary to practice in integrated/collaborative healthcare settings, as well as contextual factors unique to medical family therapy.
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MFT-6531 - Medical Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course students will be oriented to the broad spectrum of influences and implications of health, illness, and healthcare relevant to the practice of medical family therapy (MedFT). An understanding of biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, patient and families’ experiences of illness, understanding of pertinent medical issues, comparing of medical ethics and AAMFT Code of Ethics, attuning to sociocultural issues, and collaborating with medical professionals will be explored. In addition, the emphasis is placed on the exploration of the illness stories of the patients, families, and therapists working in the realm of the medical family therapy practice.
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MFT-6540 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to increase clinical awareness and understanding of LGBTQ couples and families. Historical background on LGBTQ families in the United States, information on LGBTQ couples and families’ unique experiences, and a connection to systemic understanding will be addressed in the course.
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MFT-6541 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to be an in-depth exploration of providing marriage and family therapy models, techniques, case conceptualizations, and practice to the LGBTQ populations. Clinical applications and practice resources for MFT will be addressed.
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MFT-6542 - Transgender Individuals in Families: Clinical Perspectives Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to provide a basic clinical understanding for working with transgender individuals and/or individuals who do not identify as cisgender from a systemic lens. Lessons will examine non-cisgender individuals’ experiences within their family, cultural, and community contexts. Further, this course will integrate MFT clinical applications when working with transgender and/or non-cisgender individuals and their families. Ethical challenges, social policies, and family dynamics will also be explored.
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MFT-6550 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course students examine theory and research on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence. Students also explore the contextual factors that influence developmental outcomes to inform a systemic approach to clinical assessment and intervention. Diagnostic criteria of psychological disorders that present in childhood and adolescence are also reviewed and critiqued for their cultural sensitivity and manifestation in context.
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MFT-6551 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews individual and family systems-based interventions for psychological disorders that present in childhood and adolescence. Adaption of interventions to individual developmental stage and cultural context will be emphasized. Course materials will further inform treatment decisions about what level of the ecological system needs intervention based on presenting issue.
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MFT-6610 - Trauma and Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
You will examine the historical and theoretical foundations of trauma and how your understanding of these concepts can be applied systemically to the field of Family Therapy. You will examine key trauma theorists and researchers and the evolution of conceptualizing trauma across time. You will be developing an overall understanding of the theoretical applications of trauma at its foundation and how current day clinical applications consider Trauma Informed Care. Also, you will gain experience applying and integrating specific Family Therapy approaches with the Trauma Informed Care framework in order to demonstrate your knowledge of clinical application informed by historical considerations and key theorists.
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MFT-6611 - Trauma and Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
You will examine the prevalence, nature, and impact of psychological trauma (e.g., sexual violence, combat and exposure to war zones, life threatening illness and injury, natural disasters), including posttraumatic stress disorder and the human capacity for healing. You will also gain a working knowledge of how to examine and discuss trauma systemically, exploring the impact on individuals, families, communities, and diverse groups, and potential ethical issues in treatment of psychological trauma. Finally, you will examine evidence-based practices in the field of psychological trauma as well as vicarious trauma, posttraumatic growth, and clinician self-care.
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MFT-6710 - Systemic Sex Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the foundations of the health and development of couples’ sexual relationships from the perspectives of diversity, ethics, and MFT research. The course will provide an overview of different issues that present in couples’ sexual relationships and examine how historical religious, cultural and social mores have informed sexual behaviors and satisfaction. You will also learn about different models of systemic sex therapy and assessment. In addition, you will learn about the importance of creating a non-judgmental therapeutic alliance with your clients.
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MFT-6711 - Systemic Sex Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course features an exploration of specific issues pertaining to the clinical practice of systemic sex therapy. Topics will focus on issues of sexual disorders, sexual satisfaction, and the concept of sexual positivity. Sexual expressions such as polyamory, kink, and LGBTQ+ will be considered from the perspectives of religion, spirituality, and ethnicity. You will learn how to develop a variety of system-based models that will encourage sexual health and satisfaction.
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MFT-6712 - Diversity of Sexual Expression in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will review the diversity of sexual expression an MFT could encounter when working with clients. Using a sex-positive attitude, you will engage in a systemic exploration of clinical and ethical implications of treatment pertaining to diverse sexual preferences and experiences of clients. Emphasis will be placed on clinical awareness and practitioner comfort with relevant, current, diverse sexual values and behaviors.
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MFT-6713 - Techniques for Treating Sexual Functioning and Behavior in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will be provided with an overview of various presenting issues pertaining to sexual functioning and behavior. From a sex positive approach, you will systemically evaluate many factors that contribute to the development and presence of a problem in sexual functioning and behavior. You will learn specific techniques to use as an MFT for providing treatment.
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MFT-6810 - Addictions: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
You will examine the historical and theoretical foundations of addictive disorders and review seminal research and theoretical literature how they evolved and contributed to our current conceptualization of addictive disorders including substance use and behavioral addictions. You will also explore the diversity in origins and manifestations of addiction for individuals and families in various contexts. In addition, you will become familiar with the history of clinical intervention for addiction ending with the addiction framework which you will adapt for use in the context of Family Therapy and consider the ethical ramifications of addiction treatment.
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MFT-6811 - Addictions: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will examine methods for assessing substance-related and addictive disorders in the context of family therapy and explore evidence-based practice for the treatment of addictive disorders in Family Therapy settings. In addition, you will demonstrate cultural competence in preparing treatment plans to address substance use and addictive behaviors for individuals and families. Finally, you will respond to potential ethical issues that may arise in the treatment of addiction.
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MFT-6812 - Systemic Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will examine methods for assessing substance-related and addictive disorders in the context of family therapy and explore evidence-based practice for the treatment of addictive disorders in Family Therapy settings. In addition, you will demonstrate cultural competence in preparing treatment plans to address substance use and addictive behaviors for individuals and families. Finally, you will respond to potential ethical issues that may arise in the treatment of addiction.
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MFT-6951 - MFT Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (51 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours are tracked in an NCU-approved tracking system and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6951CA - MFT Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides Students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (50 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. At least 25 hours of this supervision will be based on direct observation or videotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide regular individual supervision of the Student and assist the Student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with Student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, Students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that Students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). The emphasis in MFT-6951 MFT Practicum I is on skill building.
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MFT-6952 - MFT Practicum II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (250 of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (51 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance. Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the NCU clinical faculty member. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The NCU faculty member will maintain regular contact with the student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online NCU group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Throughout practicum and internship, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. The emphasis in MFT6952 MFT Practicum II is on skill building. (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6952CA - MFT Practicum II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides Students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (50 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. At least 25 hours of this supervision will be based on direct observation or videotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide regular individual supervision of the Student and assist the Student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with Student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, Students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that Students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). The emphasis in MFT-6951 MFT Practicum I is on skill building.
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MFT-6953 - MFT Practicum III Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing, supervised therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the practicum courses. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the NCU clinical faculty member. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The NCU clinical faculty member will maintain contact with student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online NCU group practicum sessions. Throughout practicum and internship, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6991 - MFT Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6991CA - MFT Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6992 - MFT Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6992CA - MFT Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6993 - MFT Internship III Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6994 - MFT Internship IV Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6995 - MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. During the final Internship Capstone course, students are required to prepare for and present your own theoretically-grounded personal model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6995CA - MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6996 - MFT Internship IV Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1- credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. This Internship course is an additional 1-credit hour course designed to support students in the completion of these graduation requirements. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements.
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MFT-7101 - Foundations for Doctoral Study in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will be prepared for success in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) doctoral program at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral level expectations. Essential skills, including critical thinking, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, as well as ethical and effective written communications are emphasized. Students will begin to explore potential research topics for use in their doctoral studies and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion. Students will also develop a personal philosophy of diversity and cultural competence, as well as continue to explore a personal fit of MFT theories.
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MFT-7102 - Scholarly Writing in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on the scholarly review of literature and academic writing in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. The course emphasizes preparation for an applied dissertation focused on issues at the local, community, or societal level. In this course, students will a) conduct effective literature searches; b) critically read and synthesize current research; c) write comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature; d) critically review and write about theoretical frameworks; e) address issues of diversity and ethics pertaining to research topics; and f) exercise cultural awareness while apprising a possible research topic. The overarching goal of this course is for students to conduct an exhaustive search of the peer-reviewed research literature in their topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for their dissertation in the framework of the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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MFT-7103 - Research Methods in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This graduate-level introductory research methods course builds on the Scholarly Literature Review course. In addition, it provides a foundation for subsequent research courses in preparation for successfully completing a dissertation at Northcentral University. Students will practice some of the skills learned in the Scholarly Literature Review course, such as how to critically analyze the work of others, but now with a focus on methods utilized. In addition, students will learn to critically discuss the primary research methodologies used in scholarly research, determine the steps to collect data, and begin to explore techniques used to analyze original data relating to marriage and family therapy. Students will also identify what criteria are needed for a quality research project and be able to recognize whether the various elements of a research study are aligned and cohesive. These topics and others will be examined with the goal of enhancing a student’s independent scholarly skills and preparing them for their own dissertation research and future scholarly endeavors.
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MFT-7104 - Statistical Design for MFT Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introductory exploration of statistics for the graduate student. It includes instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics, and introduces inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts to help the student understand statistical methodology used in family therapy research, and also more generally, developing a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
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MFT-7105 - Assessment in MFT Research and Intervention Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students are trained to administer assessment instruments as an evaluative component of clinical practice and research in marriage and family therapy. Students will become familiar with the use of a wide variety of assessment instruments and clinical assessment procedures relating to children, individuals, couples, and families. Students will also identify specific measurement and evaluation tools or methods for potential use in their own dissertation research.
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MFT-7106 - Quantitative Research Design in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with the skills essential in the critique and execution of quantitative research methods relating to marriage and family therapy. Course content will cover evaluation and critique of research processes, research problems, research designs, selection of appropriate methods of data collection, data analysis strategies, interpretation of findings, and research/evaluation report writing. Students will develop a preliminary methodological design for potential use with their envisioned dissertation research.
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MFT-7107 - Qualitative Research Design in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with the skills essential in the critique and execution of qualitative research methods relating to marriage and family therapy. The particular focus of this methodological course is on the application of qualitative research to understanding human phenomena (clinical and non-clinical individuals, families, and social groups). Course content will cover evaluation and critique of research processes, research problems, research designs, selection of appropriate methods of data collection, data analysis strategies, interpretation of findings, and research/evaluation report writing. Students will develop a preliminary methodological design for potential use with their envisioned dissertation research. There is an emphasis on clinical research and students will be expected to take a learning-through-doing/experiential approach.
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MFT-7108 - Advanced Data Analysis Strategies in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an intermediate examination of statistical analyses commonly used in the field of marriage and family therapy (MFT). It prepares doctoral MFT students with the skills required to plan, conduct (using SPSS), report, and interpret quantitative statistical analyses. Topics include: basic statistical knowledge, probability theory, exploratory date analysis, assumptions for statistical tests, parametric, and nonparametric tests. Specific analyses include: correlation, regression (simple, multiple, and logistic), basic ANOVA, and advanced ANOVA techniques.
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MFT-7109 - Planning Dissertation Research in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will begin the process of writing a dissertation. The course will address the University dissertation process and aids to successfully completing a dissertation, including self-care and time management.
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MFT-7110 - Quantitative Analysis in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will learn how to use statistical analyses in research. You will explore key aspects of descriptive and inferential statistics and learn how to use statistical software to analyze data. You will gain skills as an independent scholar by enhancing your scientific and statistical literacy. Therefore, emphasis will be on comprehending statistical concepts, analyzing, interpreting, and critically evaluating data and statistical information, and communicating statistical information and knowledge.
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MFT-7111 - Quantitative Measurement and Design in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students are trained to develop and evaluate research studies in behavioral sciences. Students will become familiar with sampling, research design, reliability, validity, and the creation and interpretation of measures in marriage and family therapy. Students will also identify and critique specific measures and evaluation tools and methods for potential use in their own research projects.
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MFT-7112 - Qualitative Measurement and Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will provide you with the philosophical foundation of interpretive qualitative inquiry and addresses beginning skills essential to the critique and execution of qualitative research in marriage and family therapy. You will become familiar with the major research paradigms and the assumptions inherent to qualitative inquiry. You will learn to identify elements critical to the credibility of a qualitative study and apply this knowledge by evaluating selected published research. You will also develop basic skills in qualitative data analysis, and develop a research purpose statement and research question that can be addressed qualitatively while incorporating contextual knowledge and ethical guidelines promoted by the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
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MFT-7113 - Advanced Qualitative Design and Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will provide students with an overview of the major types of qualitative inquiry and advance their skills toward the execution of qualitative research in marriage and family therapy. Students will practice multiple types of data collection and analysis. In addition, they will develop a paper that lays the foundation for their dissertation proposal. This process will require application of the assumptions inherent to the qualitative research paradigm: select an appropriate study type, and design a qualitative methodology appropriate to the research question developed in the framework of the qualitative design.
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MFT-7114 - Advanced Quantitative Design and Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will introduce you to the uses and techniques of advanced quantitative design and analysis in marriage and family therapy and related fields. You will become competent consumers of quantitative research by learning how quantitative information is generated, summarized, evaluated, and represented. You will be prepared to design studies using methodology associated with multivariate analysis, regression, latent variable modeling, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The course provides a theoretical and practical basis for choosing and employing the wide range of current analysis techniques available to social science researchers.
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MFT-8101 - Advanced Theories in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an advanced overview of the theoretical literature related to the practice of marriage and family therapy. The course offers an opportunity to critically examine systems theories from cybernetics to natural systems. Students will also have an opportunity to reflect on common factors influencing MFT clinical practice and integration of various systems-based models.
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MFT-8102 - Dynamics of Family Interaction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the theoretical and empirical contributions to the understanding of diverse couple and family systems. The specific focus of the course is on the processes and dynamics of interaction within these relationships, highlighting that from a life course perspective, these dynamics change over time. The course will include content on the history of family life and diverse family types, exploring various family structures and roles. Legal processes related to families will also be reviewed. Conceptualizations of effective functioning in couple and families will be studied and various factors that impact couple and family systems will be addressed.
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MFT-8103 - Assessing and Treating Family Violence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This graduate-level course offers an overview of treatment/clinical approaches for MFTs working in the context of family violence. Theory and research related to definitions, causes, consequences, and characteristics of affected family members will be explored. The course will also include the examination of family violence in diverse contexts, as well as consideration of ethical dilemmas associated with situations pertaining to family violence and abuse.
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MFT-8104 - Pharmacology for Family Therapists Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an overview of clinical psychopharmacology. The course will focus on psychiatric disorders their symptoms and medications. Students will explore basic classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications, so that appropriate referrals can be made for medication evaluations and so that the side effects of those medications can be identified, and appropriate treatment plans may be developed. In addition, the course will teach Marriage and Family Therapists how to interact effectively in collaborative/ multidisciplinary settings with other mental healthcare practitioners.
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MFT-8105 - Theories of Personality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will examine, compare, and contrast key personality theories. Drawing on classic and contemporary sources, students will consider Freudian, post-Freudian, behaviorism, and social learning theories. Students will also examine more contemporary theories on personality such as those put forth by cognitive, humanistic, and positive psychology. After learning these theories, students will apply these concepts to the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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MFT-8115 - Family Systems Approaches to Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of a variety of addictive substances and how a systemic therapist approaches treatment of addiction. Students will be expected to consider self-of-therapist issues and diversity concerns as it relates to exposure to and treatment of addiction. A variety of approaches to treating addiction will also be addressed.
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MFT-8208 - Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will evaluate the scholarly literature on clinical assessment and diagnosis of childhood and adolescent disorders. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment procedures will be viewed through a systemic lens and critiqued for their cultural sensitivity. Ethical concerns related to the assessment of children and adolescents will also be discussed.
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MFT-8209 - Family Therapy with Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course evaluates theory and research on systemic interventions with adolescents and their families. Students will establish an ethical framework that is developmentally informed and culturally sensitive. This course emphasizes how families can support adolescents through the difficult transition of increased independence from the family, as well as how to engage an adolescent in the therapeutic process.
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MFT-8210 - Early Childhood and Parenting Interventions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews theory and research on interventions for early childhood, emphasizing play therapy and parenting interventions. Since a developmental-informed approach is critical for early childhood, play therapy theoretical foundations and techniques will be explored in-depth. From a systemic lens, children’s emotional and behavioral difficulties are viewed in the context of the couple relationship, family structure, and parenting behaviors. As a result, students will learn to integrate several interventions for changing dynamics and behaviors within the parent system. Issues of cultural sensitivity and ethical practice will be considered for each topic discussed.
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MFT-8211 - Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course evaluates theory and research on evidence-based, systemic interventions with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities (ID), and learning disorders (LD). Students will establish an ethical framework for family therapy that is developmentally informed and culturally sensitive. This course presents marriage and family therapists as critical members of multidisciplinary treatment teams for ADHD, ASD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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MFT-8308 - Emotion and Differentiation Focused Couple Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will focus on and emphasize the roles of two major human development forces that influence behavior in relationships: connection (attachment and inclusion) and separation (individuality and differentiation). There are ongoing debates in the MFT world about the role these two forces play in intimate relationships and clinical models differ in how to go about engaging clients in these realms. This course will give students the opportunity to discover more about these life forces and how their principles are applied in therapeutic conversations with couples. Learners will also be asked to consider both of these influences from a clinical research perspective throughout the course.
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MFT-8309 - Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy Models and Evidence Based Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will focus on and emphasize couple therapy modalities that have been validated, in some way, by research. There are other models not covered in this course that have some empirical evidence (e.g., there is considerable evidence for EFT’s effectiveness) but the models emphasized in this course are largely built on principles of cognitive-behavioral psychology. Two primary models will be covered throughout the course: Gottman’s couple therapy model and Jacobson’s and Christensen’s Integrative Couple Therapy. This course places heavy emphasis on empiricism and students will be encouraged to be thinking like “scholar-practitioners” throughout the course.
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MFT-8310 - Systemic Sex Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on physiological, psychological, and sociocultural variables associated with human sexuality and then maintains a focused emphasis on systemically oriented sex therapy including methods of conducting sexual assessments and both individual and relational therapy designed to help clients with variety of sexual issues, sexual dysfunctions, and sexual challenges within relationships.
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MFT-8311 - The Couple Life Cycle in MFT Practice and Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
It is important for clinicians and clinical supervisors to be aware of the challenges and critical points of change and/or distress for couples throughout the couple life cycle. Throughout this cycle couples are challenged with how to face difficult circumstances and maintain a strong relationship. This course involves a look at the development of couples and their relationship cycle. The course will incorporate an overview of different issues that present in couples’ relationships and examine the couple’s dynamics through a lens of diversity. Students will learn about different models of couple’s therapy and assessments pertaining to couple therapy. In addition, the students will learn about the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance with the couples.
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MFT-8402 - Medical Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory, concepts, and practice of medical family therapy. Students will learn about collaborative healthcare, medical specializations, assessments commonly used in healthcare settings, and the ways in which biopsychosocial components of patients’ and families’ lives may impact their experience of health and illness.
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MFT-8403 - Medical Family Therapy Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses the many facets of creating and maintaining effective integration of behavioral health and medical care. Through this course, students will gain an in depth understanding of the practice of medical family therapy (MedFT). Students will discover how the clinical, operational, and financial components of care intersect and impact psychosocial care delivery.
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MFT-8404 - Families, Health, and Illness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses the challenges faced by individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing a chronic illness. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to identify health complaints and diseases, explore the psychosocial barriers and facilitators to effective treatment, and discover the ways in which cultural beliefs and norms impact the illness experience.
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MFT-8408 - Loss and Bereavement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore various aspects of grief and loss. The course will include theory and cultural beliefs and values surrounding death and dying and will highlight clinical approaches to assisting people in navigating grief and loss experiences. This course will also focus on self of the therapist experiences and self-care practices of helping professionals.
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MFT-8507 - Military and Veteran Cultures Across the Lifespan Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course focuses on military and veteran cultures, including culturally informed clinical practice, research, and policies across the lifespan.
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MFT-8508 - Trauma and Resilience in Military and Veteran Couples and Families Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on precursors, assessment, diagnoses, indicated treatments, research practices, and policies related to trauma and resilience across military and veteran populations.
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MFT-8509 - Ethical Challenges and Moral Injuries Across Military and Veteran Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on ethical standards, moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout, and common ethical challenges that occur in clinical practice, research, and supervision with military and veteran populations.
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MFT-8510 - Behavioral Health Care with Military and Veteran Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on evidence based treatment and research pertaining to behavioral health challenges that are experienced by military and veteran populations. Attention is given to clinical assessments and treatment as well as current evidence based research, including biopsychosocial complications associated with each behavioral health challenge.
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MFT-8601 - Gerontology and Systemic Intervention Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course deals with the biological, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects of aging. Ancillary aspects of aging are also explored, including: issues related to long-term care, end of life issues, the cultural context of human development, and the impact of socioeconomic status (poverty) on the elderly. A significant focus of the course is the application of systemic treatment/theory to the elderly adult population and multigenerational families.
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MFT-8701 - Language of Diversity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the acquisition and understanding of culturally inclusive language when working with diverse populations and organizations. Attention is given to self of the therapist issues and critical analysis of dominant narratives around language and power.
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MFT-8702 - A Systemic Evaluation of Global Concerns and Diversity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the acquisition and understanding of meaningful knowledge about issues of diversity and injustice on the global stage, and how this may impact the work we do as MFTs when working with diverse populations and organizations. Attention is given to self of the therapist issues and critical analysis of the dynamics of contextual systems of oppression and privilege.
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MFT-8703 - Social Justice Advocacy in the United States Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on understanding dilemmas and challenges of supervising, teaching and leading as a Marriage and Family therapist from a socially just perspective. You will explore the history of diversity, multiculturalism and social justice in the field of MFT. Special emphasis will be given to issues related to power, privilege and oppression specifically within the United States. Attention is given to self-of-the therapist, self-of-the supervisor and self-of-the educator issues related to systems of power, privilege and oppression.
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MFT-8704 - Culturally Sensitive Care in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the acquisition and understanding of specific skills that MFTs can use to provide more culturally sensitive and humble care to patients and clients. The focus of this course will be appropriate treatment planning for diverse populations. Attention is given to self of the therapist issues and critical analysis of the dynamics of contextual systems of oppression and privilege.
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MFT-8712 - Leadership Development in Public and Non-Profit Community Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the building blocks to cultivating a vision–from dream to service agency from the ground up. The course will focus on how to develop a non-profit counseling agency including financial planning, personnel development, and evidence-based service delivery. This doctoral level course will also prepare students for leadership in community-based agencies with an emphasis on integrating marriage and family therapy into the larger milieu of behavioral health services. Whether joining an existing agency or creating your own, today’s leaders can help create a socially conscious company culture using ethical decision-making models.
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MFT-8713 - Public or Corporate Policy Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course invites doctoral students to consider the key role that policy making plays in advancing the profession of marriage and family therapy (MFT). The course will start out by identifying stakeholders who direct and sanction the practice of MFT, from accrediting bodies and universities to state licensing boards and federal legislation. Students will learn about the role of MFTs in public health policies and advocating for MFTs in the larger behavioral health culture. The signature assignment for the course will have students challenging conventional leadership and proposing a relevant piece of legislation that is consistent with the systemic perspective.
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MFT-8714 - Leadership in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
MFTs today can excel in teaching, communication, and utilizing technology. Universities today need systemic thinkers who can integrate the demands of accreditation standards into traditional and cutting-edge academic and administrative systems. This doctoral level course will prepare students for administrative roles in online and on-ground education systems. Learners will incorporate best practices in teaching through role plays and assignments that develop course and curriculum development.
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MFT-8721 - Constructing a Professional Identity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an analysis of the means by which trainees acquire their new professional identity as MFTs. Special emphasis is placed on gender, cultural, and socioeconomic factors in professional identity development.
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MFT-8722 - Teaching Systemic Theories Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This courses focuses on theories and current best practices for teaching adult learners. One of the key concepts is helping adult learners make best use of their previous experiences to help them on their new journey of learning. A special focus of this course in working with adult learners in e-learning environments.
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MFT-8723 - Analyzing Supervision Interventions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course builds on the foundation of MFT8970 MFT Supervision. Supervisors have an ethical and legal responsibility to assess the competence of their trainees. This course examines educational and experiential strategies for assessing trainee competence, and interventions the supervisor can employ to meet the ethical requirement for assessing trainee competence. A special focus of this course is the power differential between supervisor and trainee, and trainee and client.
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MFT-8724 - Employing Technology in Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Since its earliest days, the profession of MFT has made use of the best available technology to facilitate training the next generation of therapists. Historic examples include co-therapy, the one-way mirror, and the “bug in the ear.” This course examines the relationship between technology and best practices for adult learners, including both ethical and andragogical considerations, with a special focus on emerging digital technology.
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MFT-8951 - MFT Doctoral Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in advanced MFT practice. Emphasis is placed on the clinical competence in working with diverse populations, advanced application of family and couple therapy models, ethical decision-making, and professional growth. Students must be clinically active during the course and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
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MFT-8952 - MFT Doctoral Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in advanced relational/systemic practice. Emphasis is placed on the clinical competence in working with diverse populations, advanced application of family and couple therapy models, ethical decision-making, and professional growth. Students must be clinically active during the course and participate in scheduled supervisory sessions with their NCU supervisor.
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MFT-8961 - MFT Doctoral Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a nine-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an approved Internship contract. This nine-month experience is organized into three one-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. All students in Internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the MFT student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The Internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the nine-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work.
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