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Course ID	Course
CMFT 682	CMFT 682 Family Therapy: Children & Adolescents Course Credits: 3 This course oﬀers an innovative approach to exploring current theoretical trends and therapeutic strategies when working with children, adolescents, and their families. The course will be taught from a systemic perspective while taking into account the special needs of the individual child. One of the major components of the course will involve Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s Intensive course: Making Sense of Kids. The course will explore the dynamics of “stuckness” in childhood and adolescence through Dr. Neufeld’s comprehensive attachment-based developmental model. This course will cover a three-pronged approach to eﬀecting deep and lasting change, with a deeper look at the interplay of attachment, maturation, and vulnerability. Prerequisite(s): CMFT 552, 553, 660.
CMFT 683	CMFT 683 Lifespan Development Course Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of attachment theory across the lifespan, in particular, in adulthood. Students will explore the key concepts of attachment theory, the different attachment styles, and their impact on development throughout the lifespan. The course will focus on the different phases of adulthood from the early 20s to late adulthood, and how attachment can impact a range of outcomes such as relationships, mental health, and well-being. Additionally, the course will cover the implications of attachment styles on clinical practice, including considerations for cultural sensitivities, family systems, and a biblical view of attachment.
CMFT 691	CMFT 691 External Clinical Continuation Course Credits: 0 Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development. Attention will be given to client issues of diversity that are related to aspects of age, gender, sexual orientation, health/ability, culture, ethnicity, and spirituality. The goals of the internship experience are covered in the MCS-MFT Practicum/Internship Handbook. Prerequisite(s): CMFT 590, 660, 664, proof of membership with CAMFT/AAMFT and approved program candidacy. NB: Only open to MFT student interns who have an approved internship placement. Students must begin their internship placement no later than the second week of class.
CMFT 692	CMFT 692 External Clinical Training II Course Credits: 4 Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development. Attention will be given to client issues of diversity that are related to aspects of age, gender, sexual orientation, health/ability, culture, ethnicity, and spirituality. The goals of the internship experience are covered in the MCS-MFT Practicum/Internship Handbook. Prerequisite(s): CMFT 590, 660, 664, proof of membership with CAMFT/AAMFT and approved program candidacy. NB: Only open to MFT student interns who have an approved internship placement. Students must begin their internship placement no later than the second week of class.
CMFT 693	CMFT 693 External Clinical Training III Course Credits: 2 Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development. Attention will be given to client issues of diversity that are related to aspects of age, gender, sexual orientation, health/ability, culture, ethnicity, and spirituality. The goals of the internship experience are covered in the MCS-MFT Practicum/Internship Handbook. Prerequisite(s): CMFT 590, 660, 664, proof of membership with CAMFT/AAMFT and approved program candidacy. NB: Only open to MFT student interns who have an approved internship placement. Students must begin their internship placement no later than the second week of class.
CMFT 699	CMFT 699 Trauma-Informed Therapy Course Credits: 3 This course provides students with a clinical understanding of trauma and provide an overview of trauma-informed therapies. Students will learn to conceptualize and understand clients in a systemic way while understanding trauma’s far-reaching impacts. This course focuses on understanding trauma symptomology as well as understanding differences between developmental trauma, PTSD, complex-PTSD and crisis/disasters. Students will learn evidence-based treatments for trauma and be familiar with the main pillars of trauma-informed therapy: choice; safety; attunement; and predictability. Prerequisite(s): CMFT 553, 664.
CMPT 113	CMPT 113 Computational Thinking and Information Systems Course Credits: 3 The student will gain a broad introductory understanding of information systems including how modern computers interact with networks. The student will gain problem solving skills by employing computational thinking, testing, and debugging techniques. No prior computing experience is required. Not for students with existing credit for or exemption from CMPT 140 or 166. This course may not be counted toward a minor, concentration or major in computing science. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
CMPT 123	CMPT 123 Data Analysis for Information Systems Course Credits: 3 An introduction to spreadsheets and databases. Cell formulas, charts, macro programming are examined. Database design, decomposition; basic SQL. Tools such as Excel, Access, and MS-SQL may be used, but the focus is on concepts and design rather than skills with specific tools. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 113 or 140. (3-0)
CMPT 140	CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I Course Credits: 3 An elementary introduction to computing science and programming as a problem-solving tool. Fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science will be introduced. Programming skill will be obtained by using a high-level language. Topics will include: abstraction, data types and control structures, fundamental algorithms and pseudocode, computability and complexity, and computer architecture. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)

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