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Alliant International University–Sacramento

Couple & Family Therapy Program

About the Program

Last Updated: 
October 31, 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%
Programs Options: 
Master's, Doctoral

Address & Contact Information

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Sean D. Davis, Ph.D.
2030 West El Camino, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
United States
38° 37' 11.388" N, 121° 31' 11.5392" W
p: 916-561-3212
f: 916-565-2959
http://www.alliant.edu/cspp

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
  • Infant-Preschooler Mental Health Certificate
  • Latin American Family Therapy
  • LGBT Human Services and Mental Health Certificate
Comments: 

The mission of the Couple and Family Therapy programs is to provide the highest quality education, training, scholarship and service in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. We train ethical professionals to foster the well-being of individuals, children, couples, families, organizations, and communities primarily through improving relationships. The program specifically focuses on the understanding and respect for the diversity of human relationships across different populations from a variety of multicultural, socioeconomic, international backgrounds.  Students are inspired to respect multiple dimensions of human diversity, develop a mature personal and professional identity, stay current with professional knowledge and practice, and make a positive difference for clients and society.

Doctoral Level

Program Options: 
  • Couple & Family Therapy (Psy.D.)
Comments: 

 

 

The Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) doctoral and master's programs at Alliant provide students with the essential training needed to pursue a career as a professional marriage and family therapist. The Master of Arts in CFT allows students to be licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and the Doctor of Psychology in CFT allows a student to be licensed as a marital and family therapist and as a psychologist. Students who complete the CFT master's at Alliant can apply all of their master's degree coursework and practicum hours toward the doctoral program.