Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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Graduation Requirements<br />
1. Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> 28 credit hours that includes all required<br />
courses.<br />
2. Satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> 700 hours <strong>of</strong> supervised practicum (that<br />
includes at least 350 hours <strong>of</strong> direct client contact).<br />
3. A cumulative grade point average <strong>of</strong> 3.0 or higher with no more<br />
than one grade (or 3 credit hours) <strong>of</strong> “C.”<br />
4. Successful portfolio review at the end <strong>of</strong> required coursework.<br />
5. Completion <strong>of</strong> Application for Graduation and full payment <strong>of</strong> any<br />
outstanding tuition or other fees.<br />
6. Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Trustees for the conferral <strong>of</strong> the Concentration/Certificate in Art<br />
Therapy.<br />
Doctoral Concentration in<br />
Marriage and Family Therapy<br />
<strong>Adler</strong> <strong>School</strong> doctoral students working toward the Psy.D. in psychology<br />
may pursue specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy concurrently<br />
with their doctoral work by fulfilling the requirements for the concentration in<br />
marriage and family therapy. Previous graduates <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adler</strong> Psy.D. program<br />
may also return to pursue a formal specialized concentration such as MFT.<br />
Although not required, <strong>Adler</strong> <strong>School</strong> doctoral students, who are completing<br />
this concentration program, are highly encouraged to carry out a dissertation<br />
that is focused on some aspect <strong>of</strong> marriage and family studies and therapy.<br />
Course Requirements<br />
The concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy requires the following<br />
15 credits <strong>of</strong> coursework. Some substitution may be possible with the approval<br />
<strong>of</strong> the program director.<br />
523 <strong>Adler</strong>ian Approaches to Individual and Family Therapy 3 cr.<br />
651 Assessment and Treatment from a Systemic Perspective 3 cr.<br />
652 Life Cycle and Cultural Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.<br />
655 Advanced Couples Therapy 3 cr.<br />
663 Effective Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.<br />
Total Credit Hours: 15<br />
90