Alliant International University–Los Angeles

Program of Couple & Family Therapy

About the Program

Last Updated: 
October 24, 2012

The Couple & Family Therapy (CFT) doctoral and masters programs at Alliant International University provide students with the essential training needed to pursue a career as a professional marriage and family therapist. The Master of Arts in MFT allows students to be licensed as a marital and family therapist and the Doctor of Psychology in MFT allows a student to be licensed as a marital and family therapist and as a psychologist. Students who complete the CFT masters at Alliant International University can apply all of their masters degree coursework and practicum hours toward the doctoral program. The CFT graduate programs at Alliant International University have a dedicated, caring, highly skilled faculty. The program provides intensive theoretical and practical skill based training. The CFT program at Alliant International University attracts students from around the world and is dedicated to train students to work with diverse populations.

 

Program Overview

Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Therapy100%
Campus Enrollment: 
650
Programs Options: 
Master's, Doctoral

Graduate Program

Director: 
Dr. Scott Woolley
Courses Offered: 
  • Group Therapy
  • CFT Theories and Techniques I & II
  • CFT Law and Ethics
  • Introduction to Psychopathology
  • CFT Theories
  • CFT Techniques
  • Parent-Child Therapy
  • MFT Techniques Lab
  • Diversity and the Family
  • Individual and Family Life Cycle
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Trauma & Crisis Intervention
  • CFT Research Methods
  • Community Mental Health
  • Couples Therapy
  • Sex Therapy
  • CFT Assessment
  • Chemical Dependency and the Family
  • CFT Practicum
  • Advanced Brief Models
  • Advanced Intergenerational
  • Advanced Couples

 

 

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Couple & Family Therapy

Specializations

  • Latin American Family Therapy
  • LGBT Human Services nd Mental Health Certificate