The following is a list of Marriage and Family Therapy course descriptions from the 2012-13 Wheaton College Catalog:
MAFT 618 - Family Therapy Research and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice.
An overview of research methodology, data analysis, and the evaluation of research in couple and family therapy and how research informs MFT common factors and evidence-based practice (3)
MAFT 624 - MFT Ethics and Professional Practice.
Provides an overview of ethical issues related to the profession and practice of MFT including the AAMFT Code of Ethics, professional identity, professional organizations, and licensure. (3)
MAFT 631 - Individual and Family Life Cycle Development.
The study of individual and family development across the lifespan , exploring continuity and change within the developing individual and family.(3)
MAFT 633 - Couple Therapy: Systemic Assessment and Intervention.
An overview of theoretical models and skills necessary for effective treatment of couple relationship and sexual functioning. (3)
MAFT 634 - Marriage and Family Therapy I: Theoretical Foundations.
An introduction to historical development, theoretical and empirical foundations of systems theory including a survey of the major models of marriage, couple, and family therapy and an overview of contemporary conceptual directions. (3)
MAFT 635 - Marriage and Family Therapy II: Systemic Assessment and Intervention.
An application of relational/systems theory to a variety of presenting clinical problems including but not limited to physical health and illness, major mental health issues, traditional psycho-diagnostic categories, addictions, and couple and family problems. Prerequisite: MAFT 634, PSYC 636 or PSYC 738 (3)
MAFT 637 - Families in Context: Culture, Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual identity & Religion.
An overview of the impact of diversity, power, and privilege as related to culture, class, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and religion in families and the influence of context on couple and family treatment.(3)
MAFT 642 - Psychopathology and the Family.
The study of the etiology and maintenance of the major mental disorders and the role of the family and community in assessment and intervention. The DSM IV-TR classification system, biological bases of behavior, treatment planning, and crisis intervention are given special attention. (3)
MAFT 645 - Systemic Interventions with Children and Adolescents.
An examination of systemic models of conceptualizing child and adolescent problems and an introduction to systemic treatment modalities for working with children, adolescents and their families. Prerequisites: MAFT 634 and MAFT 635, or PSYC 636, or PSYC 738 (3)
MAFT 655 - Systemic Interventions with Special Populations: Abuse, Neglect , Violence, and Poverty.
An advanced skills course providing systemic theory and techniques for treatment of at-risk, underserved families. Prerequisites: MAFT 634 and MAFT 635, or PSYC 636, or PSYC 738 (3)
MAFT 656 - Integration seminar: MFT and Christian faith/practice.
An advanced seminar examining historical and contemporary issues in the integration of Christian faith, systemic epistemology, and the practice of marriage and family therapy (3).
MAFT 696 - Clinical Practicum I.
Clinical experience in an approved setting with faculty supervision. MAFT 697 co-required. Graded pass/fail. (1)
MAFT 697 - Personal and Professional Development Group.
Students will meet with faculty each semester in small groups for personal and professional development. Topics of focus will include development of MFT identity, person of the therapist issues, group dynamics, and spiritual formation. Graded pass/fail. (0)
MAFT 698 Clinical Practicum II.
Clinical experience in an approved setting with on-site supervision. MAFT 624, 633, 634, 635, 637, 696 (two semesters) required. MAFT 697 co-required. Graded Pass/Fail (2).