Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B4-22.110 - Course Content
The course requirements set forth in section 491.005(3), F.S., shall contain the following content:
(1) Dynamics of Marriage and Family Systems.
This course introduces the student to systemic knowledge and thought, focusing
on the development of marriage and family therapy (MFT) as a profession and on
the interactive dynamics of the living social systems of marriage and family as
explained by a number of the tenets of General Systems Theory.
(2)
(a)
Marriage Therapy and Counseling Theory and Techniques,
(b) Family Therapy and Counseling Theory and
Techniques. Content in these two areas may be taught separately as stated or
they may be taught as a course in theories and a course in techniques. A course
in theories will compare and contrast the major theoretical models in systemic
marriage and family therapy which seek to explain both normal and abnormal, or
dysfunctional marriage and family functioning. A course in techniques will use
the different theoretical understandings to develop interventive skills useful
in the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic families, couples and
individuals.
(3)
Individual Human Development Theories Throughout the Life Cycle. This course
covers theories of human development in all stages of life both for the
individual and for the systems in which the individual lives.
(4) Psychopathology. This course prepares the
student in the evaluation and classification of abnormal human behavior and
psychiatric disorders in individuals according to current diagnostic
standards.
(5) Human Sexuality
Theory and Counseling Techniques. This course provides a broad understanding of
human sexual development, both normal and abnormal sexual functioning and
appropriate counseling techniques for sexual dysfunctions.
(6) General Counseling Theories and
Counseling Techniques. This course content teaches those theories and
fundamentals of counseling which are applicable to all counseling processes
whether they are individually or systemically oriented.
(7) Psychosocial Theories. Course content in
this area explores the interrelationship of psychology and sociology in
understanding the growth and development of living human systems within their
larger, social systems context. Courses in family sociology, gender,
anthropology or culture and ethnicity in counseling offer psychosocial
awareness.
(8) Legal, Ethical and
Professional Standards. This course presents standards of law and ethics as it
relates to the practice of all counseling professions. Particular issues of law
and ethics which uniquely impact the practice of MFT should also be
addressed.
(9) Diagnosis,
Appraisal, Assessment and Testing. This course content teaches a working
knowledge of inferential statistics and the use and application of tests and
measurements used in the diagnosis and appraisal of intra- and inter-personal
disorders and dysfunctions.
(10)
Behavioral Research. This course content teaches the student to be an informed
consumer of professional research. The focus is on interpretation of research
data and their appropriate application to professional practice. Knowledge of
inferential statistics is necessary in this interpretative process.
(11) A minimum of 400 hours Supervised
Clinical Practicum, internship, or field experience completed within a minimum
of 12 months within a Marriage and Family Setting. The experience shall include
at least 300 hours of direct client services of which a minimum of 200 hours
must be relational. It is important to emphasize that the student practicum
must be supervised by a licensed MFT or equivalent as defined in Rule
64B4-21.007, F.A.C., and must be
certified complete by an official of the college or university granting the
degree.
(12) Substance Abuse. This
course includes research and theories of substance use and abuse; principles
and practices for the treatment of substance abuse and addiction; and the
promotion of responsible behavior.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5) FS. Law Implemented 491.005(3) FS.
New 8-20-92, Amended 1-27-93, Formerly 21CC-22.110, Amended 2-22-94, Formerly 61F4-22.110, 59P-22.110, Amended 10-15-02, 1-24-08, 9-2-21.
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