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    UA MFT PROGRAM Mission, Goals, & LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Mission Statement ​


    The Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program at the University of Alabama will prepare students to become licensed MFTs that are trained in relational/systemic and evidenced-based models and theories, with a strong focus on adopting multiculturally-informed, and ethically-aligned practices in working with diverse populations.                                                                                                                                                                                          

    ​Program Goals and Student learning outcomes


    Program Goal #1 (Knowledge): Students will learn to operate from a systems/relational, developmentally appropriate, and science-informed perspective.

    • Student Learning Outcome #1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of operating from a systems/relational, developmentally appropriate, and science-informed perspective with individual, couple, and family clientele.
     
    Program Goal #2 (Practice): Students will be prepared to apply a systems/relational, developmentally-appropriate, and science-informed orientation to the assessment and treatment of clients.
     
    • SLO #2: Students will demonstrate effective systems/relational, developmentally-appropriate, and science-informed assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, and family clientele.
      
    ​Program Goal #3 (Diversity): Students will understand the intersection of cultural/contextual factors and application to clinical practice.


    • Student Learning Outcome #3: Student will demonstrate knowledge and application of the intersection of cultural/contextual factors to clinical practice.

    Program Goal #4 (Ethics/Professional Identity): Students will be prepared to apply appropriate systemic/relational ethics and relevant laws and legislation to clinical practice, and assume a professional identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

    • Student Learning Outcome #4: Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of AAMFT Code of Ethics, and relevant laws and legislation.

    • Student Learning Outcome #5: Students will demonstrate an identity of a professional Marriage and Family Therapist.

    Program Goal #5 (Research): Students will be prepared to consume the Marriage and Family Therapy research and evidence-based practice literature and apply research to clinical practice.

    • Student Learning Outcome #6: Students will demonstrate comprehension and application of relevant research to clinical practice.

    Application Deadline: January 7

    We will continue to accept applications until March 1, but there is no guarantee that applicants will receive full consideration if they are received after January 7.
    Top applicants will be invited to interview for acceptance into the MFT Program.


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