Exploration of history, philosophical premises and treatment considerations of systemic perspectives on individuals, couples and families. Study of systemic approaches in relation to development of psychology and family therapy. Continued exposure to systems theories, writing and techniques, including Boszormenyi-Nagy. Minimum 50 supervised client-contact at approved site. Topics include role and function of supervision in counseling, the effective supervisor, facilitating professional development in those supervised and accountability.
Students critique their own methods of supervision.
Field placement may be required. Supervised teaching experience in content area under mentorship of an experienced professor. Study of instructional methods. Development of clinical skills and working with clients in general and specialized expertise in systemic treatment of individuals, couples and families. Focus on areas of interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.