Our graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed to provide advanced training for those who intend to serve or are currently serving the community in a therapeutic capacity within public or private, human service settings. The curriculum is based on an integrative approach to professional preparation as a family therapist. Course work emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge of a variety of theoretical approaches and methods of family therapy as well as the development of therapeutic skills. Theoretical learning and skill development takes place within the context of the student's personal family life experience as it influences the intervention process. The program is highly focused on multicultural competence as well as sensitivity to all clients with whom one will work. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal styles of family counseling, while preparing for licensure requirements. Students may choose their field placement sites from participating community agencies, which have demonstrated a commitment to providing quality training and supervision to students interested in working with families, couples, children, teens, and adults.