Course: EPC 659MFA. Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice (3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Introduction to fundamental counseling theories and skills, with a focus on humanistic and strength-based approaches to forming a therapeutic relationship with a diverse range of clients. Experiential and group exercises to develop the personal qualities required to be an effective family therapist. This course is the first half of the first-year practicum experience in the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy program; to count toward the degree, EPC 659MFA and EPC 659MFB must be taken in the same academic year. May be repeated once for credit.