Argosy University–Denver

Department of Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy

About the Program

Last Updated: 
September 05, 2012

Argosy University Denver offers both the MA and the DMFT in Marriage and Family Therapy. The programs are practitioner based and offer a strong emphasis on clinical skills. Both programs are designed to meet Colorado requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. April Young
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Therapy25%
  Human Development25%
  Family Science19%
  Practicum19%
  Research6%
  Ethics & Professional Studies6%
Campus Enrollment: 
100
Programs Options: 
Master's, Doctoral

Graduate Program

Director: 
Dr. Tracy Baldo Senstock
Courses Offered: 
  • Theories of Family Process & Development
  • Advanced Theories of Family Therapy
  • Social & Cultural Foundations
  • Family Therapy Counseling Skills
  • Couple & Relational Counseling Skills
  • Advanced Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals & Families
  • Psychopathology & Assessment
  • Human Development: Lifespan; Human Sexuality
  • Child & Adolescent Counseling
  • Professional & Ethical Issues in Family Therapy
  • Research & Assessment
  • Practicum I, II, & III

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Marriage & Family Therapy
Comments: 

The MAMFT program is a weekend based delivery model designed for individuals who work full time and are seeking advanced training and education in marriage and family therapy. The degree leads to licensure as an LMFT.

Doctoral Level

Program Options: 
  • Marriage & Family Therapy
Comments: 

The DMFT program focuses on advanced clinical knowledge and skill. Extensive training in theory, practice and supervision are the focus of the degree.

Faculty

Faculty at Argosy University–Denver