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Marriage and Family Therapy

Mercy College (Bronx)
Bronx, New YorkUSA
On campus
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Marriage and Family Therapy students gain expertise in family systems theory and practice, clinical assessment and the prevention and treatment of relational problems. Students meet licensure requirements through Mercy College’s affiliated agencies, mental health facilities, hospitals and private practice settings, and benefit from supervision by highly experienced mental health care professionals.

This program qualifies graduates to sit for the National Marriage and Family Therapy licensing exam, and they are able to move toward completing the 1,500 clinical hours in a professional full-time position required for licensure, 300 of which are completed during the program.

There may be additional costs by this University.

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Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of contemporary models in Family Therapy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of contemporary models of Couple Therapy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete 3 generation genograms and family timelines.
  • Write clear papers demonstrating knowledge of models of Couple and Family Therapy.
  • Demonstrate competency in professional therapy by completing three semesters of internship, doing supervised therapy with individuals, couples and families complete 300 face-to-face clinical hours.
  • Demonstrate in depth knowledge of one model of Family Therapy, and applying this to a case from their internship.
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Curriculum

Modules

Development Across the Lifespan

Contemporary Couples Therapy: Theory and Practice

Introduction to Consultation and Family/Community Mental Health

Statistics and Research Methodology I

Domestic Violence: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Family Treatment

Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum II

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum III

Sex Therapy

Group Experience

Family Systems Assessment

Psychopathology

Family Law

Contemporary Family Therapy (student must take PSYN 653 before taking this course)

Professional Issues and Ethics

Capstone

Capstone

Careers

Marriage and family therapists work in settings including:

  • Agencies
  • Private practice
  • Hospitals
  • Court systems
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