Alliant International University–San Diego
About the Program
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
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Therapy | 100% |
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Graduate Program
- 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
Doctoral Level
The Doctoral of Psychology in Couple & Family Therapy is offered in Irvine, Sacramento and San Diego is based on scholar-practitioner model. Students are trained to work with individuals, couples and families from a systemic perspective, As such, attention is directed to relationship and interaction patterns. Skills are developed in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals and relationship systems. The program provides an integrative approach to the major systemic theories and interventions. The program provides the academic training for licensure either as an MFT or psychologist. Students may include concentrations in chemical dependency, Latino Family Therapy and gerontology. Each of these concentrations required additional coursework.
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Mission Statement
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.