January 2025 University Catalog

MFT5222 Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy

Learners examine the ethical and legal responsibilities framing marriage and family therapy and apply the criteria for state licensure. Learners also analyze the impact of a therapist's values, culture, and ethnicity on clinical practice; identify approaches to protecting clients from one's own potential biases; and assess the role of advocacy in marriage and family therapy.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy learners require special permission for registration and must have completed PSYC3700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.