DMFT7101-8 - DMFT Foundations for Applied Doctoral Studies in MFT

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

Students in this course will be prepared for success in the marriage and family therapy applied doctoral program (DMFT) at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral level expectations. Essential skills needed to pursue an applied doctoral degree in MFT are emphasized, including developing critical thinking; a systems based framework, scholar practitioner research appraisal, and effective communication skills. Students will identify and begin to explore potential topics for an applied doctoral dissertation and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion.