The curriculum reflects a bio-psychosocial approach to understanding human behavior, viewing the behavior of individuals, couples, families and larger systems as the result of an interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. It also reflects a commitment to training therapists to be aware of and sensitive to issues of cultural diversity and their impact on family functioning and the therapeutic process.
At the end of the first year of study, students will select one of three specialty tracks: the Family Therapy Track, Medical Family Therapy Track or the Sex Therapy Track. All serve to develop a deep understanding of some of today’s most pressing clinical issues. The Family Therapy Track requires coursework in family violence and grief and loss, while the Medical Family Track includes a course in integrated healthcare and a second course specific to medical family therapy. The Sex Therapy Track requires two advanced courses in sex therapy.
