<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The PhD in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy program with a specialization in Couple Therapy at National University covers a broad range of subjects, from foundations for doctoral study to more specific courses like advanced assessment and intervention. You will be required to complete a number of internship courses where you will work directly with clients as well. You will be required to pass all your classes with at least a B average, pass a comprehensive exam, and write and defend an acceptable doctoral dissertation in order to graduate. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying for this program, you should already have a solid background in the behavioral and health sciences and an interest in helping couples work through their issues. You should enjoy helping others solve problems and have great organizational abilities. You are required to already have a master's degree completed in a clinical training program 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 program, you will be required to complete a minimum of 69 credit hours. Courses include a combination of foundation, specialization and research courses, as well as internship courses, a comprehensive exam course and doctoral dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Couple Therapy</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>FT 7101</td><td> Foundations for Doctoral Study in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7102</td><td> Scholarly Writing in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7103</td><td>Research Methods in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7104</td><td>Statistical Design for MFT Research</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7105</td><td>Assessment in MFT Research and Intervention</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7106</td><td>Quantitative Research Design in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7107</td><td>Qualitative Research Design in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7108</td><td>Advanced Data Analysis Strategies in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 7109</td><td>Planning Dissertation Research in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8951</td><td>MFT Doctoral Practicum I</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8961</td><td>MFT Doctoral Internship I</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8962</td><td>MFT Doctoral Internship II</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8965</td><td>MFT Doctoral Internship and Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8970</td><td>MFT Supervision</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8101</td><td> Advanced Theories in MFT</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8102</td><td>Dynamics of Family Interaction</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8305</td><td>Emotion and Differentiation Focused Couple Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8306</td><td>Behavior Informed Couple Therapy Models</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8303</td><td>Systemic Sex Therapy</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8307</td><td>The Couple Life Cycle in MFT Practice and Supervision</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700M</td><td> MFT Doctoral Comprehensive Examination</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may be able to seek out and apply for a job that suits your talents and interests. By utilizing the skills emphasized in this program, you could look into work that directly involves clients and patients, work that is more research oriented, or work in many other environments. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Sex Therapist </li><li>Couples Therapist </li><li>Psychologist </li><li>Psychology Researcher </li><li>Family Therapist </li><li>Self Help Writer</li></ul>