Couple and Family Therapy (PhD)
About the Program
Doctor of Philosophy: 82.0 quarter credits
The PhD Program in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) prepares educators researchers and practitioners. Students are trained to advance the knowledge base of couple and family therapy through education research and clinical services.
Graduates of the Couple and Family Therapy PhD program will serve as faculty in graduate programs of couple and family therapy, psychology, social work or medical schools, and as clinicians in mental health agencies or private practice.
The PhD Program in Couple and Family Therapy is rooted in systems theory and therapy. Emphasis is on specialized training in couple and family therapy theory and technique. Students are expected to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking with respect to the broad areas of systems theory and therapy, and to articulate their own theoretical approach to couple and family therapy. The program is committed to training students to be aware of and sensitive to such contextual issues as race, class, gender, spirituality and sexual orientation as well as person of the therapist.
For additional information about the PhD in Couple and Family Therapy, visit the program's Couple and Family Therapy web site.
Degree Requirements
Students are required to complete the standard curriculum in couple and family therapy before pursuing the doctoral curriculum. The standard curriculum is offered in the COAMFTE-accredited Master of Family Therapy program at the University. A minimum of 82.0 post-master’s quarter hours are required for the PhD program.
The curriculum includes study in the following areas:
- Theory and research in couple and family therapy
- Research methodology, including statistics, research design, and computer applications
- Specialized instruction in couple and family therapy
- Domestic violence, school-based settings, diverse family structures, and forensic family therapy
- Supervised clinical experience
- Supervision of supervision
| Required Courses | ||
| Clinical Knowledge | ||
| CFTP 724 | Multicultural Approach to Couple and Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| CFTP 725 | Trauma and Families | 4.0 |
| CFTP 730 | Gender and Sexual Orientation | 4.0 |
| CFTP 741 | Religion, Spirituality and Couple and Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| Individual Development and Family Relations | ||
| CFTP 735 | Family Healthcare Policy | 4.0 |
| Clinical Supervision | ||
| CFTP 734 | Supervision in Couple and Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| Research | ||
| CFTP 713 | Couple and Family Therapy Research and Practice Literature | 4.0 |
| CFTP 715 | Quantitative Methods | 4.0 |
| CFTP 719 | Qualitative Methods | 4.0 |
| CFTP 732 | Advanced Quantitative Research Design | 4.0 |
| or CFTP 733 | Advanced Qualitative Research Design | |
| RSCH 519 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3.0 |
| Professional Development | ||
| CFTP 714 | Professional Development Seminar I | 2.0 |
| CFTP 718 | Professional Development Seminar II | 2.0 |
| CFTP 722 | Professional Development Seminar III | 2.0 |
| CFTP 726 | Professional Development Seminar IV | 2.0 |
| CFTP 731 | Professional Development Seminar V | 2.0 |
| CFTP 736 | Professional Development Seminar VI | 2.0 |
| Internship | ||
| CFTP 801 | Couple and Family Therapy Internship * | 12.0 |
| Dissertation | ||
| CFTP 802 | Couple and Family Therapy Dissertation * | 12.0 |
| Additional Course (Elective) | 3.0 | |
| Students select an additional elective courses ( Students may choose to go outside of the program to meet this requirement, provided each course is at least 4.0 credits and at the doctoral level of sophistication or they may select one of the following courses. ) | ||
| Special Topics in Couple and Family Therapy | ||
| Independent Study in Couple and Family Therapy | ||
| Total Credits | 82.0 | |
| * | This course is repeated for credit to meet minimum requirements, and can be repeated for credit up to five times. |
Clinical Training
Students must be actively engaged in clinical practice throughout the program. Before graduating from the Doctoral program, all students must have completed 1,000 hours of direct client contact equivalent to that which is offered in a COAMFTE accredited program. Any student who can document that her/his previous supervised clinical practice is comparable to that which would be received in a COAMFTE accredited program may petition the program to waive some or all of the required 1,000 direct client contact hours.
Internship
All students are required to do an internship. Internship supervisors must be clearly senior in experience to the student intern. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with a supervised full-time clinical, research, academic or administrative experience of at least nine months duration. Clinical and alternate internships must emphasize relationally focused practice and research. For the clinical internship it is to insure that students meet the 1,000 direct client contact hour standard of COAMFTE. If a student has already accumulated 1,000 direct client contact hours, and/or is already licensed as an MFT and/or a clinical member of AAMFT in good standing, s/he may replace the clinical internship with a supervised research, academic, or administrative internship. The internship follows completion of a majority of all coursework. Students with up to two remaining courses are eligible to begin the internship. Students with three to four remaining courses must petition the program for approval to begin the internship.
Students should contact the Couple and Family Therapy Department for additional information about the qualifying exam and the dissertation.
Courses
CFTP 500 Introduction to Systems Theory 4.0 Credits
This course will present an overview of systems theory, particularly general systems theory and cybernetics. This course will include a critique of system theory from a feminist and cross-cultural perspective.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 501 Introduction to Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to major family therapy theories and their relationship to general systems theory and cybernetics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 502 Introduction to Family Therapy II 3.0 Credits
This course will include contemporary and evidence based family therapy models. Students must have successfully completed Systems Theory and Introduction to Family Therapy I prior to enrolling in this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 501 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 500 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 503 Historical and Sociocultural Influences 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to an examination of the family in a broader social cultural context. This class will explore how sociocultural concepts define and affect social, interpersonal and professional interactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 504 Sociocultural Influences II 3.0 Credits
This course will teach students how to develop culturally competent couple and family therapy models. Special attention to issues of power, privilege and oppression will be infused throughout the course. Students must successfully complete Sociocultural Influences I prior to enrolling in this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 503 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 505 Bowen Theory 4.0 Credits
This course offers a brief review of the history and development of the life work of Murray Bowen, M.D., an overview of the resulting theory of human behavior, Bowen Theory, and use of its interactive components in clinical, research and organizational applications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 506 Contextual Theory and Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course introduces students to present the basic tenets of Contextual Therapy and Clinical applications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 507 Collaborative Approaches 4.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of postmodern theoretical trends in the family therapy field.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 508 Structural Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice and principles of Structural Family Therapy. This course will identify interventions related to structural theory and person of the therapist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 509 Couples Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of couple therapy. Couple theories, research, clinical practice and techniques will be studies and critiqued.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 510 Sex Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of sex therapy. Sexual disorders and sexuality will be addressed from the perspective of the individual, couple and family or origin.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 509 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
CFTP 511 Object Relations Theory 4.0 Credits
The focus of this course is to understand Object Relations Theory, and its application to the treatment of individuals, couples and families.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 512 Behavioral Models of Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course introduces the basic behavioral approaches to Couple and Family Therapy. It includes an exposure to Behavioral Marital, Cognitive-Behavioral, Behavioral Family Therapy applications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 513 DSM I: Adult Psychopathology 3.0 Credits
This is a survey of the major categories of adult psychopathological disturbance in the DSM-TR classification system. This course emphasizes the dynamics of diagnosis and biological treatment in relational therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 514 DSM II: Child Psychopathology 3.0 Credits
This is a survey of the major categories of child psychopathological disturbances in the DSM-TR classification system. This course emphasizes the dynamics of diagnosis and biological treatments in relational therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CFTP 513 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 515 Introduction to Psychopharmacology 4.0 Credits
This course is designed to present a history and the most current trends in biological treatments in psychiatric disorders. While it focuses on biological treatments the students concurrently will be exposed to historical and contemporary trends in the philosophy and practice of psychopharmacology in the profession.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 516 Addictions I: The Addictive Process 3.0 Credits
The process of addiction will be examined in the context of the family and the larger social system. Process addictions such as sex, gambling, food, exercise, spending and shopping will be covered in this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 517 Addictions in The Family 4.0 Credits
The process of addiction will be examined in the context of the family and the larger social system. A wide exposure to theory and treatment models will be utilized to aid students' assessment and intervention skills in treating families with substance abuse issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 518 Medical Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare family therapists and other health professionals to work collaboratively in addressing the unique psychosocial problems of individuals, couples and families with acute and chronic medically related concerns.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 519 Family Violence 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to research and practice of partner violence in the field of couple and family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 520 Family Life Cycle 4.0 Credits
This course integrates the interface of individual development with the social structure of coupling and family in family life cycle framework.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 521 Human Development 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to the foundations of human development. It is designed to engage students in discussions of both traditional and contemporary human development models.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 522 Legal and Ethical Implications in Couple and Family Therapy Practice 4.0 Credits
This course will introduce students to ethical and legal issues that may arise in couple and family therapy treatment including confidentiality and its limits, record keeping, custody cases, abuse, privilege, licensure and informed consent.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 523 Legal and Ethical Implications in Couple and Family Therapy Practice II 3.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of Legal and Ethical Implications I. Students must successfully complete Legal and Ethical Implications I prior to enrolling in this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 522 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 524 Research I: Family Evaluation 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on issues in the clinical assessment of individuals, couples, and families. Assessment will be considered through a multi-method approach that includes: qualitative interview, observational, clinician-rated or global rating scales, and self report inventories.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 525 Research in Couple and Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
This course focuses on research methods for couple and family therapy, and is designed to review contemporary family research methods through a multi-method approach. Issues in the clinical assessment of individuals, couples, and families will be explored from diverse contextual variables.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 526 Person of the Therapist Experience I 2.0 Credits
Students will use the Person of the Therapist Training Model to actively explore self of the therapist development. This course is designed to help students develop an awareness of the self within one's own family of origin.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 530 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
CFTP 527 Person of the Therapist Experience II 2.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of Therapist Experience I: Person of the Therapist Training. Students will use the Person of the Therapist Training Model to actively explore self of the therapist development.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 531 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)CFTP 526 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 528 Person of the Therapist Experience III 2.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of Therapist Experience I & II: Person of the Therapist Training. Students will use the Person of the Therapist Training Model to actively explore self of the therapist development.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 532 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)CFTP 526 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 527 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 529 Family Policy 4.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to enhance student's awareness of policies that affect families in society. It will focus on policy development and process, and the role of policy in addressing family problems. Critical issues in family policy, particularly as it relates to diverse family structures and culture will also be explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 530 Practicum I 2.0 Credits
The purpose of first year Practicum is for the student to develop foundational skills necessary for the practice of couple and family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
CFTP 531 Practicum II 2.0 Credits
The purpose of first year Practicum is for the student to develop foundational skills necessary for the practice of couple and family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 530 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 532 Practicum III 2.0 Credits
The purpose of first year Practicum is for the student to develop foundational skills necessary for the practice of couple and family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 531 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 533 Practicum IV 1.0 Credit
The purpose of first year Practicum is for the student to show integration of theory and practice, develop their own style of practice and globally demonstrate comfort and competency in the role and functions of a couple and family therapist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 532 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 534 Practicum V 2.0 Credits
The purpose of the second year Practicum is for the student to show integration of theory and practice, develop their own style of practice, and globally demonstrate comfort and competency in the role and functions of a couple and family therapist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 533 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 535 Practicum VI 2.0 Credits
The purpose of the second year Practicum is for the student to show integration of theory and practice, develop their own style of practice, and globally demonstrate comfort and competency in the role and functions of a couple and family therapist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 534 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 536 Practicum VII 2.0 Credits
The purpose of the second year Practicum is for the student to show integration of theory and practice, develop their own style of practice, and globally demonstrate comfort and competency in the role and functions of a couple and family therapist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX or major is FATX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 535 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 537 Nosology & Couple and Family Therapy Practice 4.0 Credits
This course focuses on the principles of individual diagnosis of mental illness as defined in DSM IV and the implications for relational theory.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CFTP 711 Research I: Conceptual Basis 3.0 Credits
Identification of the theoretical basis for family systems research. Ethical and social context issues in family system research. Conceptual structure of the research process and description.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 712 Family Theory 3.0 Credits
Comparative analysis of major theories of family life and development, including social context issues involved in the assessment and understanding of family interaction.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 713 Couple and Family Therapy Research and Practice Literature 4.0 Credits
Explores historical and current literature in couple and family therapy practice, with a particular focus on evidence-based research literature. Development of a literature review on a selected CFT topic.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 714 Professional Development Seminar I 2.0 Credits
Self of the therapist and issues in the development of Ph.D.-level professionals. Identification of program, college, and university academic resources. Identification of professional organizations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 715 Quantitative Methods 4.0 Credits
Identification of various strategies for utilizing quantitative research methodology in family studies, including difference in research design, sampling, instruments, and data collection.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 716 Advanced Family Therapy Theory and Practice 3.0 Credits
Advanced comparative analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to family therapy theory and their practical application, with particular reference to social context implications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 712 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 717 Couple and Family Therapy Assessment and Diagnosis 3.0 Credits
Introduction to the theory and development of instruments designed to assess relational functioning of couples and families, including research evidence and social context implications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 718 Professional Development Seminar II 2.0 Credits
Self of the therapist and issues in the development of Ph.D.-level professionals. Preparation of presentations and publications for submission to professional conferences and journals.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 714 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 719 Qualitative Methods 4.0 Credits
Identification of various strategies for utilizing qualitative research methodology in family studies, including differences in research design, sampling, and data collection.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 720 Couple Therapy Theory & Practice 3.0 Credits
Advanced comparative analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to couple therapy theory and their practical application, with particular reference to social context implications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 712 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 721 Critical Theory in Couple and Family Therapy 3.0 Credits
Comparative analysis of postmodern critical theories (e.g., critical race theory, feminist theory, queer theory) of family interaction and development.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 712 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 722 Professional Development Seminar III 2.0 Credits
Self of the therapist and issues in the development of Ph.D.-level professionals. Teaching couple and family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 714 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 718 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 724 Multicultural Approach to Couple and Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
Develops cultural awareness and competency in working with families around issues if race and class.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 725 Trauma and Families 4.0 Credits
Assessment of the impact of both acute and chronic trauma on family members and the response of the family system. Both internal trauma (domestic violence) and external trauma investigated.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 726 Professional Development Seminar IV 2.0 Credits
Self of the therapist and issues in the development of Ph.D.-level professionals. Understanding academia, and the tenure process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 714 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 718 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 722 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 728 Research V: Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis 3.0 Credits
Understanding and using software for qualitative data analysis in family studies. Subjects covered related to current or proposed student projects.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 711 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 715 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 719 [Min Grade: C] and RHAB 759 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 729 Diverse Family Structures 3.0 Credits
Examines the family therapy implications for working with various contemporary family structures (e.g., single-parent, multi-generational, divorced, reformed, same sex parents).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 730 Gender and Sexual Orientation 4.0 Credits
This course covers gender and sexual orientation with special attention given to the intersection of race, class, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, and ability.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 731 Professional Development Seminar V 2.0 Credits
Self of the Therapist issues in the development of Ph.D.-level professionals. Understanding the grant writing process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 714 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 718 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 722 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 726 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 732 Advanced Quantitative Research Design 4.0 Credits
The development of a research proposal, utilizing principally a quantitative methodology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 716 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 733 Advanced Qualitative Research Design 4.0 Credits
The development of a research proposal, utilizing principally a qualitative methodology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 719 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 734 Supervision in Couple and Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
Preparation for supervising trainees in couple and family therapy, from a systemic perspective. Exploration of supervision models and modalities; development of a personal model of supervision.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 735 Family Healthcare Policy 4.0 Credits
Examines historical and contemporary trends in family healthcare policy, and its socio-political implications for families of different social positions. Relation of family therapy to ecosystemic issues investigated.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 736 Professional Development Seminar VI 2.0 Credits
Self of the therapist issues in the development in Ph.D.-level professionals. Ethics in CFT supervision and teaching.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
Prerequisites: CFTP 714 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 718 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 722 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 726 [Min Grade: C] and CFTP 731 [Min Grade: C]
CFTP 741 Religion, Spirituality and Couple and Family Therapy 4.0 Credits
Examines the organizing influence of personal belief system for both the therapist and family. The role of religious practices and differences between therapist and family investigated.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 742 Couples Sexual Therapy 3.0 Credits
Explores the definition of "normal" sexual functioning, and the assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction in couples therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 751 Special Topics in Couple and Family Therapy 4.0-8.0 Credits
Special topics may be offered when several students share an interest in a particular subject matter related to couple and family therapy. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) credits.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 752 Independent Study in Couple and Family Therapy 4.0-8.0 Credits
Independent opportunities for scholarly research may be offered to individual students who wish to pursue a particular subject related to couple and family therapy in greater depth than other courses provide.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 801 Couple and Family Therapy Internship 1.0-20.0 Credit
Provides an advanced one-year full time supervised placement in a clinical, research, administrative or academic setting, as determined by the program director and student.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 5 times for 20 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 802 Couple and Family Therapy Dissertation 1.0-20.0 Credit
Supervised research, including establishing a topic directly related to family functioning or family therapy; developing a research question and methodology for investigating it, collecting, processing, and analyzing the data; and writing a scholarly description of the research project.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 5 times for 20 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 803 Couple and Family Therapy Dissertation Defense 1.0 Credit
The student should enroll for this only in the anticipated final quarter of enrollment, after all other credits for the PhD have been satisfied. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 3 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
CFTP 804 Registered for Degree Only 1.0 Credit
The student should enroll for this only in the anticipated final quarter of enrollment, after all other credits for the PhD have been satisfied. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 2 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CFTX.
