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Bachelor Of Arts In Marriage And Family Counseling

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Overview

8 semesters

This comprehensive course outline provides a foundation for a Bachelor of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling program, covering essential topics in marriage and family counseling, psychology, sociology, and research. The capstone project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's learning objectives.

COURSE OUTLINE

Semester 1
  • MFC 101: Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits) - Overview of marriage and family counseling principles and practices
  • PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) - Study of human behavior and mental processes
  • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - Study of human social behavior and relationships
  • COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills
  • PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic
Semester 2
  • MFC 102: Marriage and Family Dynamics (3 credits) - Study of marriage and family dynamics and relationships
  • PSY 102: Human Development (3 credits) - Study of human development across the lifespan
  • THE 101: Introduction to Theology (3 credits) - Overview of theological studies and principles
  • BIB 101: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Introduction to biblical studies and interpretation
  • MFC 103: Family Systems Theory (3 credits) - Study of family systems theory and application
Semester 3
  • MFC 201: Counseling Theories and Models (3 credits) - Study of counseling theories and models applied to marriage and family counseling
  • PSY 201: Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) - Study of abnormal psychology and mental health issues
  • MFC 202: Marriage and Family Therapy (3 credits) - Study of marriage and family therapy principles and practices
  • SOC 201: Family Sociology (3 credits) - Study of family sociology and relationships
  • MFC 203: Case Studies in Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits) - Analysis of case studies in marriage and family counseling
Semester 4
  • MFC 204: Counseling Skills and Techniques (3 credits) - Development of counseling skills and techniques applied to marriage and family counseling
  • PSY 202: Couples and Family Therapy (3 credits) - Study of couples and family therapy principles and practices
  • MFC 205: Human Sexuality and Family Dynamics (3 credits) - Study of human sexuality and family dynamics
  • BIB 202: Biblical Interpretation (3 credits) - Study of biblical interpretation and hermeneutics
  • MFC 206: Group Counseling (3 credits) - Study of group counseling principles and practices applied to marriage and family counseling
Semester 5
  • MFC 301: Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits) - Advanced study of marriage and family counseling principles and practices
  • PSY 301: Crisis Counseling (3 credits) - Study of crisis counseling principles and practices applied to marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 302: Family Law and Ethics (3 credits) - Study of family law and ethics in marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 303: Cultural Diversity and Family Dynamics (3 credits) - Study of cultural diversity and family dynamics
  • RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Semester 6
  • MFC 304: Advanced Family Therapy (3 credits) - Advanced study of family therapy principles and practices
  • MFC 305: Marriage and Family Counseling Practicum (3 credits) - Supervised practicum in marriage and family counseling
  • CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
  • MFC 306: Professional Development (3 credits) - Preparation for professional practice in marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 307: Advanced Case Studies (3 credits) - Advanced analysis of case studies in marriage and family counseling
Semester 7
  • MFC 401: Advanced Topics in Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits) - Advanced study of topics in marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 402: Marriage and Family Counseling Internship (3 credits) - Supervised internship in marriage and family counseling
  • CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
  • MFC 403: Family Systems and Dynamics (3 credits) - Advanced study of family systems and dynamics
  • MFC 404: Spirituality and Family Counseling (3 credits) - Study of spirituality and its application in family counseling
Semester 8
  • MFC 405: Integration and Application (3 credits) - Integration of marriage and family counseling principles and practices
  • CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
  • MFC 406: Professional Ethics and Law (3 credits) - Study of professional ethics and law in marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 407: Advanced Clinical Practice (3 credits) - Advanced study of clinical practice in marriage and family counseling
  • MFC 408: Reflection and Practice (3 credits) - Reflection on marriage and family counseling practice 

Program Outcomes:

  • Graduates will be equipped to provide marriage and family counseling services.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a deep understanding of marriage and family dynamics, counseling theories, and techniques.
  • Graduates will be able to apply marriage and family counseling principles in various contexts.
  • Graduates will be prepared for careers in marriage and family counseling, mental health, and related fields. 

This program prepares students for careers in marriage and family counseling, mental health, and related fields, and provides a strong foundation for further study and professional development.

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