MFTH 617 Practicum/Supervision I

3 semester hours

The main objective of this course is supervised application of marital and family theory and psychotherapeutic techniques, including the application of art therapy, in field placement. Students will have opportunities to work with consumers in the community mental health system and demonstrate a beginning understanding of systemic dynamics, applied art therapy interventions, and marital and family therapy theory applications. Practicum sites have been specifically selected so students will encounter racial, cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. 16 hours a week for 15 weeks.