January 2026 University Catalog

MFT5222 Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy

Students examine the ethical and legal responsibilities framing marriage and family therapy and apply the criteria for state licensure. Students also explore how a therapist’s personal beliefs, background, and worldview influence clinical practice; identify approaches to protecting clients from the therapist's potential preconceptions; and assess the role of advocacy in marriage and family therapy.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

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