MFT 694 - Practicum I

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. Provides supervised clinical experience in groups and individually for MFT candidates. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master’s level. The course must be taken during the final year of the program in Fall, Spring, Summer, and Interterm during which students will complete a capstone project culminating in a formal capstone presentation during their final 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. MFT 694 is offered in a hybrid format. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1 or 3 credits