Minority scholarships are also available. Students completing a thesis may need an additional summer semester. The curriculum for the Specialization offers students the opportunity to pursue their particular interests. This course involves a thorough introduction to the ecosystemic orientation and to the models of family therapy that have arisen from systemic principles. This course is the one that will change your life.
Emphasis is given to complementing theoretical understanding with clinical technique.
This course allow students to explore topics of vital interest to all practicing family therapists. Students take three of these courses, choosing from the variety of topics offered. The practicum at the Family Center of NIU consists of 500 hours of live supervised clinical experience with a variety of clients. In the program's first year, students serve as part of the Family Center team. By the time spring arrives, students have their own caseloads, which they maintain for over a year.