Theories and Techniques in
Marital and Family Therapy
CNSL 5315
Fall Term, 2009
INSTRUCTOR:
210-854-8964
210-826-7595
TEXT: Family Therapy – An
Overview, 7th edition, by Herbert
Goldenberg and Irene Goldenberg (Thomson Publishing) 2008
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course will explore the various theories of
marriage and family therapy, including the history
of systems development. Students will
gain understanding of the common approaches in family therapy with specific techniques emphasized to be
used in marriage
and family counseling.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
-Students will read the chapters from
the text listed in the schedule prior to each class period.
-Students will participate in class
discussion to facilitate application of the text.
-Students will work in small groups to
participate in discussion, activities, assignments, role plays, and projects.
-Students will complete a term paper for
the class. The subject will be one of
the topics covered by the textbook and should relate directly to marriage and
family therapy. The paper will be ten to
twelve pages in length (typed, double spaced) and will need to have a minimum
of five sources used, other than the text (APA format). Please include a brief section in the paper
explaining why this topic interests you.
If you have any questions about topic choice, etc., please speak with
the professor for clarification.
-Students will take two examinations during the
course (mid-term and final).
EVALUATION: The final grade will be based on performance
in these areas:
Mid-term exam 30%
Final exam 30%
Term Paper 30%
Attendance/Participation 10%
Examinations will include a combination
of objective and essay questions.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
August 28 Introduction
and Chapter 1
August 29 Chapters 2, 3
September 18 Chapters 4 and 5
September 19 Chapters 6, 8, and 9
September 25 Mid-term
exam
September 26 Chapters
10 and 11
October 23 Chapters
13, 14, and 15
October 24 (Papers Due) Final Exam
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is critical to success in this
class as well as mastery of the material and subject. Regular attendance and participation will
play a part in determining the final grade.
Only emergency situations will be considered as possible
exceptions. According to the student
catalogue, “Any student who misses 25% or more of the regularly scheduled class
meetings will receive a grade of F in the course.”