MCFT 600 - CFT Professional Identity and Practicum Seminar

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This seminar is taken during the summer before practicum and focuses on the development of a professional identity as a Couple and Family Therapist specifically upon the start of practicum. This focus includes an understanding of the unique qualities and clinical skills of the CFT and the scope of practice as defined by AAMFT and state licensing laws. The seminar also emphasizes the importance of membership and ongoing participation in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) as the national professional organization for CFTs. Students receive an introduction to seminar including team observation of clinical work.