Certificate in Pre-Couple and Family Therapy
The Pre-Couple and Family Therapy undergraduate certificate is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts and practices of couple and family therapy and related professions. This program emphasizes a systemic approach to understanding human interactions and family systems and provides practical skills essential for working in varying helping contexts. Ideal for students interested in counseling, social services, or graduate study in couple and family therapy, this certificate offers an introduction to the field and equips learners with skills and insights that are valuable across a range of helping professions.
Requirements
Students seeking to earn the Pre-Couple and Family Therapy certificate will complete 15 total credit hours, consisting of 12 hours of required courses and 3 hours of electives.
To complete the certificate, students must earn a grade of "C-" or better in each course and a minimum 2.00 GPA overall for courses taken towards the certificate.
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| H_D_FS 1610 | Intimate Relationships and Marriage | 3 |
| H_D_FS 4620 | Family Interaction | 3 |
| H_D_FS 4660 | Helping Skills in Human Services | 3 |
| PSYCH 2510 | Survey of Psychopathology | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the list below | ||
| H_D_FS 3730 | Field Training Practicum | 3 |
| H_D_FS 4610 | Stress and Resilience in Families | 3 |
| SOC_WK 4480 | Direct Practice with Older Adults | 3 |
| SOC_WK 4720 | Variations in Human Behavior | 3 |
| Or appropriate advisor-approved course | ||
Some courses may have prerequisites. Consult with a certificate advisor to plan your schedule of certificate courses.