MFT 696 - Practicum Collaborations

Prerequisites, candidacy standing in the marriage and family therapy program, MFT 516, MFT 541, MFT 556, MFT 561, MFT 565, MFT 570, MFT 573, MFT 578, MFT 583, MFT 618. Corequisite, MFT 694. Provides supervised clinical experience individually for MFT candidates at locations outside the Frances Smith Center. The Marriage and Family Therapy program has established collaborations with other sites in the community to provide students with opportunities for enhanced experiences with diverse populations. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master’s level. The course may be taken for 1-3 semesters. There will be more than one type of clinical placement offered each semester. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to obtain hours toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Direct client contact hours accrued will be included in the 300 hours required for clinical practicum. The supervisor will be the supervisor of record for the student and sign-off on all related documentation. Some sections of MFT 696 may be offered as a hybrid or online course. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-2 credits