• HDFS 6310: Introduction to Systemic Family Theory and Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is an overview of marriage and family therapy models and essential MFT therapy skills. It includes the historical development of marriage and family therapy as a profession and a practice. Registration Restriction(s): Graduate standing in the Human Development and Family Studies department. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• HDFS 6320: Theories and Models of Systemic Family Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers epistemological and philosophical directions of marriage and family therapy, beginning with early applications of general systems theories and cybernetics through constructivist and postmodern frameworks.
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• HDFS 6325: Gender and Diversity in Systemic Family Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course examines issues of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and other contextual factors as they relate to marriage and family therapy. Students learn to respond in a culturally sensitive, non-sexist, and non-prejudicial manner to the families and individuals they serve professionally. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• HDFS 6330: Couple and Sex Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the investigation and development of skills essential for couple and sex therapy for the practicing therapist. Prerequisite: Admission to the Human Development and Family Studies or Marriage and Family Therapy master's degree program
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• HDFS 6340: Collaborative Health Care and Psychopharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides students with an understanding of collaborative health care and psychopharmacology. The overall objective is to help therapists utilize the biopsychosocial-spiritual model to work within the health care system to more effectively advocate for their clients and effectively work with medical personnel.
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• HDFS 6350: Treating Addictions, Trauma, and Violence in Couples and Families

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course develops clinical skills to work with families confronted with addictions and/or interpersonal violence. Overall objectives include ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients as well as the impact of addictions on the family system during treatment. Repeatable for credit: Yes Grade Mode: Standard
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• HDFS 6355: Child and Family Play Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is designed to educate students on the theories and concepts behind child and family therapy and provides evidence-based methods for working with children. The overall objective is to help therapists integrate effective therapy methods for children into their existing frameworks of family therapy.
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• HDFS 6360: Ethical and Professional Development in Systemic Family Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn about ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• HDFS 6370: Psychopathology and Systemic Assessment

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides students with the ability to assess and accurately diagnose individual psychopathology. Students effectively utilize individual, couple, and family assessments to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• HDFS 6380: Applying Scholarly Research and Systemic Family Treatment

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students examine contemporary research issues in marriage and family therapy. Repeatable for credit: Yes Grade Mode: Standard
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