Socializing Undergraduates to the MFT Field

In this article we outline the facilitation of a marriage and family therapy (MFT) course that introduces undergraduates to MFT theory, research, and professional development. We also examine students’ reports on the influence of the course relative to their development of graduate training aspirati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Contemporary family therapy 2010-09, Vol.32 (3), p.348-359
Hauptverfasser: Latty, Christopher R., Angera, Jeffrey J., Burns-Jager, Kathleen
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In this article we outline the facilitation of a marriage and family therapy (MFT) course that introduces undergraduates to MFT theory, research, and professional development. We also examine students’ reports on the influence of the course relative to their development of graduate training aspirations and desired pursuit of MFT as a potential career. Additionally, students offered reflections about what most inspired their learning and attention towards MFT as a potential profession. Results indicate that the course aided students in career path discernment, preparation for MFT graduate program entrance, and socialization to develop future professional relationships with MFTs.
ISSN:0892-2764
1573-3335
DOI:10.1007/s10591-010-9118-2