MFT660S Family Therapy with African American Families (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MFT605 , MFT620  

Pre/Co-requisite; MFT615  
This course focuses on the current issues, values, and family dynamics in African American families. Redefining the genesis of the African American family as well as providing a context in which African Americans thrive today is addressed.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Articulate the issues that affect the African American family.
2. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the history of African American families and couples.
3. Identify interventions and techniques to encourage growth and change in African American families.
4. Identify differences in African American culture and mainstream culture.
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of strategies to use to engage African American families.
6. Apply practical interventions to enhance the identity and esteem of African American families.
7. Identify relationship patterns that exist in the African American family.