Counselor Education & Supervision: Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy Track
Outcome 1. Doctoral candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas specific to the MFT doctoral curriculum:
- theoretical foundations (Advanced Systems, Topical Issues in MFT)
- professional identity & ethics (5600:725, and Topical Issues in MFT)
- individual development and family relations (5600:660 and 5600:622)
- clinical application (5600:702, 5600:785)
- research (5600:756)
How is this outcome assessed?
1. COAMFTE core areas:
- All knowledge outcomes are assessed as a capstone experience through the doctoral comprehensive examination with a score of “pass.”
Outcome 2. Doctoral MFC/T candidates will demonstrate advanced competencies in clinical work with successful completion of Advanced Practica (5600:702) and Internship (5600:785).
- rating of competent at end of advanced practicums (5600:702), as evidenced by supervisors (on-site) evaluation.
- rating of competent at end of each semester of internship (5600:785) as evidenced by supervisors (off-site) evaluation.
How is this outcome assessed?
2. Clinical competencies:
- Assessed as capstone experiences using a rubric aligned with The Professional Marriage & Family Therapy Principles.
Outcome 3. Doctoral MFC/T candidates will demonstrate competency in MFT supervision (5600:737 and 5600:738).
How is this outcome assessed?
3. Supervision competencies:
- Assessed as capstone experience using successful “pass” on supervision topic area of doctoral comprehensive exam, and grade of “B” or better upon completion of requirements for Supervision 5600:737 and Supervision 5600:738.
Outcome 4. Doctoral MFC/T candidates will demonstrate competency in research.
How is this outcome assessed?
4. Research competencies:
- Successful completion of doctoral proposal requirements.
- Successful completion of doctoral dissertation defense.