In addition to core courses, students complete five half-courses of their own choosing for a total of 24 credit hours. The student who plans to seek the therapy certificate is advised to choose the required courses in the therapy certificate as the electives for the theory certificate. Self in the Family Laboratory, Family Therapy Plans and Interventions, Gender Issues in Family Therapy, one unit of Supervised Marriage and Family Therapy, and two elective half courses for a total of 30 credit hours. The various theory courses present the foundations, assessment and treatment modalities, human development, professional studies, and research methods for family therapy. These theory courses use a seminar format, normally with 15 to 18 students in a class.
Several rules govern access to off-site practica.
Practica are normally conducted in the Interfaith Marriage and Family Institute facility. Off-site practica are occasionally permitted. When permitted, several rules govern the student s access to them. These must include Couple Therapy, Self in the Family Laboratory, and Family Therapy Plans and Interventions. The required course is Marriage and Family Therapy as a Profession.