<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Arts in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy (MAMFT) program with a specialization in Couple Counseling provides you with the opportunity to learn about current marriage and family therapy theories and learn how to apply family systems models across a variety of contexts. Core courses cover topics in treatment planning, family dynamics, legal and ethical issues in MFT, and case management. In the specialization courses, you'll have the chance to study emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT), the relationship cycle, and common issues in couple therapy and couple sexuality. The program also requires you to complete an internship and practicum, which must include 500 hours of direct client contact. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you apply to NCU's MAMFT program with a specialization in Couple Therapy, you should have an interest in entering a career in marriage and family therapy and a desire to help others work through their relationship problems. You are required to have a bachelor's degree prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this MAMFT program, you will be required to complete 45 credit hours. Of those credit hours, 27 will be from foundational courses, nine will be from specialization courses, and nine will be from clinical experience courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Couple Therapy</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundational Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5101</td><td> Foundations for Graduate Study in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5102</td><td>Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5103</td><td>Systemic Evaluation and Case Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5104</td><td>Treatment Planning and Traditional Family Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5105</td><td>Recovery-Oriented Care and Postmodern Family Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6101</td><td>Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6103</td><td>Cultural Diversity, Gender, and Family Development</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6105</td><td>Couple and Sex Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6106</td><td>Families in Crisis</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MFT 5106</td><td>Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>Students choose 2 of the following:</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6115</td><td> Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6510</td><td>Couple Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6511</td><td> Couple Therapy: Clinical Applications</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Clinical Experience Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6951</td><td> MFT Practicum I</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6952</td><td> MFT Practicum II</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6991</td><td> MFT Internship I</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6992</td><td> MFT Internship II</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 6995</td><td> MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>When you have completed this MAMFT - Couples Therapy program, you could be prepared to seek licensure and explore a variety of opportunities in counseling. After meeting licensure requirements, you could open your own couples counseling office, join another private counseling practices, or seek positions within public service agencies, mental health centers, and other settings. Some of the positions you could consider may include: </p> <ul><li>Marriage counselor </li><li>Mediator </li><li>Marriage and family therapist </li><li>Couples counselor </li><li>Family services therapist</li></ul>