Marriage & Family Therapy Program Courses

"Man is a social being. Expressed differently: The human being and all his capabilities and forms of expression are inseparably linked to the existence of others, just as he is linked to cosmic facts and to the demands of this earth." --Alfred Adler

AGS ACADEMICS

M.A. in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy Areas of Emphasis:
Marriage & Family Therapy
Clinical Counseling
School Counseling
Non-Clinical Adlerian Studies
Art Therapy
Career Development
Online Non-Clinical Adlerian Studies

Specialty Area Programs:
Professional Life Coaching
Parent Coaching

Post-Master's Programs:
Diploma in Adlerian Psychotherapy
Post-Master's Licensure

Class Schedule

Full Year Schedule Overview

Courses & Descriptions

Sample Course Syllabi

Internship Experience

AGS Faculty

Course Catalog

Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy

Emphasis in

Leading to eligibility for Marriage & Family Therapy licensure (LMFT)

Program Information | Courses

Courses

Course #	Course Title	Credits
Human Development Area Total: 9 Credits Minimum Required
504.	Abnormal Psychology & DSM IV TR	3
511.	Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Child Guidance	3
513.	Comparative Theories	3

Marital and Family Systems Area Total: 9 Credits Minimum Required
515	LifeStyle Analysis	3
523.	Multi-Cultural Counseling	3
541.	Systems of Family Therapy	3

Marital and Family Therapy Area Total: 15 Credits Minimum Required
510.	Basic Counseling Skills	3
525.	Essential Interviewing Skills	3
533.	Clinical Assessment	3
542.	Family & Couples Counseling	3
544.	Counseling Children and Adolescents	3

Research Methods Area Total: 3 Credits Minimum Required
500.	Principles of Research	3

Professional Studies Area Total: 3 Credits Minimum Required
521.	Values, Ethics and Legalities	3

Pre-degree Practical Experience (300 Hours) (No more than 150 hours with individuals)

"The training I've received in this program has helped me in so many different aspects of my life."
--Mark Daniels, Student

ADLER GRADUATE SCHOOL
1550 East 78th Street, Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-7554
Fax: 612-861-7559
E-mail: info@alfredadler.edu