<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>In National University's online PhD in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy program with a specialization in Therapy with Military Families, you have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the processes and dynamics of marital and family systems, the characteristics of the military family, and common issues military service members and their families face, including combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Coursework also examines theories and applications of emotion-focused couple therapy, assessment and treatment methods for infidelity and sex addiction, and systemic supervision methods. You can gain skills in clinical assessment instruments and procedures, statistical design and analysis, and quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods related to marriage and family therapy. The program includes a supervised practicum consisting of 125 client contact hours, a nine month clinical internship and doctoral dissertation research. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you'd like to apply to the PhD in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy with a specialization in Therapy with Military Families program, you must already possess a master's degree from a clinical/therapy training program at an accredited institution. You may also have a professional or personal background with the military. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The PhD in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy with a specialization in Therapy with Military Families program consists of 69 credit hours. Up to 15 additional credit hours may be allowed for the completion of the dissertation research. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Therapy with Military Families</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 8503</td><td>Military and Veteran Cultures Across the Lifespan</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8504</td><td>Trauma and Resilience in Military and Veteran Couples and Families</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8505</td><td>Ethical Challenges and Moral Injuries Across Military and Veteran Populations</td></tr> <tr><td>MFT 8506</td><td>Behavioral Health Care with Military and Veteran Populations</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>The training you receive in the PhD in Marriage &amp; Family Therapy with a specialization in Therapy with Military Families program can help prepare you to offer specialized therapy services to military service members and their families. As a graduate of the program, you may be able to pursue therapist positions in established practices, government agencies, military agencies or in your own private practice.</p>