Department of Counseling & Behavioral Health
Counseling & Systemic Therapy Training
The Department of Counseling & Behavioral Health is the home for two distinct graduate degrees: Master of Family Therapy (MFT) and Master of Science in Community & Trauma Counseling (MS).
The Master of Family Therapy Degree offered by the Couple & Family Therapy (CFT) Program, COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited, focuses on key areas of contemporary practice, including: couple and family therapy, culturally competent practice with diverse populations, families in transition, family violence, grief and loss, medical family therapy, sex therapy, trauma and unique challenges with various types of couple and family relationships.
The Master of Science in Community & Trauma Counseling (CTC) Program, CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited, provides knowledge and skills for trauma-informed practice as community mental health counselors across a breadth of settings including agency and institutional settings, professional private practice, and other environments influenced by traumatic events and extreme stress.
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Community & Trauma Counseling
This program is designed to meet the growing demand of counseling for individuals and communities impacted by trauma, adversity, and toxic stress.
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Couple & Family Therapy
Students learn how to help others with the stresses of family life in this program.
Student Resources
Find important information about our Community & Trauma Counseling (CTC) and Couple & Family Theapy (CFT) programs, including the programs' Student Handbook, professional organizations and additional useful information.
Counseling & Behavioral Health Department Receives $2M Federal Grant
With funding support from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, this four-year grant will result in up to 30 students within the Community & Trauma Counseling program annually receiving stipends during their internship training.