Personal Statement /Autobiographical Essay – address your educational/personal experiences, interest/knowledge in the field of MFT, career objectives and other areas of interest. The causes and manifestations of abnormal behavior. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.Ī study of basic theories of personality including type theories trait theories psychoanalytic, learning, biosocial, self and holistic-integrative theories. Includes a consideration of philosophy of science and preparation of research reports. PSY235IntroductiontoResearchMethods(3)Įxamination of the design, conduct and interpretation of research studies, both experimental and non-experimental, as demonstrated in a wide range of psychological phenomena. GRE RequirementĬompletion of the Graduate Record Examination General Aptitude (GRE) Test an average GPA of 3.5 or attainment of a previous master’s degree waives this requirement. The program’s culminating experience also includes the MFT Comprehensive Examination.Ī cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or better in the most recent 60-semester units of upper-division course work undertaken as a student. Students will complete the MFT 598: Advanced Therapeutic Approaches and Applications course and required culminating signature assignments during their final term. The MFT program utilizes culminating activities to assess the understanding and application of all the material covered throughout this Program. Students graduating with a master’s degree from the CSUDH MFT program must demonstrate competency in the field of Marital Family Therapy (MFT). Comprehensive Exam/Culminating Project/Thesis/Etc: While personal therapy is not a requirement of the CSUDH MFT Department or a licensure requirement, the Department strongly recommends that Students engage in individual therapy. Personal Psychotherapy Requirement During Program Clinical instruction, provided during Practica, offers students with regulation and assessment of clinical competencies through case presentation, observation, and consultation of cases. Traineeship experience occurs at community agencies in the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding communities. Students are placed and overseen by the MFT Fieldwork Coordinator and receive training and supervision from their on-site supervisors. State law and BBS requirements for licensure mandate 3,000 hours total of experience, training, and supervision for licensure (which requires passing two written examinations) the CSUDH MFT program allows students to earn 300 to 1,300 hours towards the 3,000.
Moreover, students must enroll in Practicum: MFT Traineeship each term they are active in clinical practice. Students must complete three semesters of fieldwork, Practica, during which each student must complete 300 client contact hours of psychotherapeutic training and experience. None Entering Class Size and Classroom Sizes Students must expand their availability in year two to accommodate traineeship and the Program’s practicum course. Schedule/FormatĬourses are offered primarily in the evening to accommodate students who work during the day. Options for a part-time or accelerated plan of study are only available with advisement and approval from the Department’s program coordinator and chair.
Concentrations/Specializations OfferedĦ3-unit program full-time allows students to complete the program requirements in three years. The Department of Marital and Family Therapy aligns with the educational and clinical COAMFTE Standards.
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