Couple and Family Therapy (HUMDFS-MS)

Program leading to Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science

Effective for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Ecology beginning Autumn 2024

Core Courses (24 hours)

• HDFS 7770 Professional and Ethical Issues in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8189.11 Pre Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8874 Family Therapy Theory I (3)
• HDFS 8875 Family Therapy Theory II (3)
• HDFS 8876 Marital Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8879 Advanced Lifespan Human Development (3)
• HDFS 8880 Diversity in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8881 Diagnosis in Couple and Family Therapy (3)

Research Methods Courses (7 hours)

• HDFS 6781 Introduction to Research Methods in Couple and Family Therapy (3)
• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)

Electives (Choose 5 hours)

• HDFS 7350 Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (3)
• HDFS 7765 Advanced Child Development (3)
• HDFS 8193 Independent Studies for Doctoral Students (1-3)
• HDFS 8861 Medical Family Therapy in Couples and Family Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8863 Trauma-Informed Therapy in Couples and Family Therapy (3)
• HDFS 8864 Substance Use and the Family in Couples and Family Therapy (3)
• SOCWORK 5009 Family Caregiving: Contemporary Issues, Program & Policies (3)
• SOCWORK 7511 Clinical Social Work with Children and Adolescents (3)

Practicum (21 hours)

HDFS 8189.12 Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy, Masters (12)
HDFS 8189.13 Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy, Masters, Placement (9)

Exit Requirement (Choose one, 3 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor

• HDFS 7193 Independent Study [Capstone and Clinical Exam] (3)
• HDFS 7999 Thesis Research (3)

Note: This curriculum is designed to meet the accreditation standards for the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education and fulfill the education requirements for licensure in the State of Ohio, and requirements for the HDFS program.  State requirements are subject to change.

Minimum hours: 60