TY - JOUR
T1 - Socializing Undergraduates to the MFT Field
AU - Latty, Christopher R.
AU - Angera, Jeffrey J.
AU - Burns-Jager, Kathleen
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Marriage and family therapy
KW - Professional development
KW - Undergraduate
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=77955842098&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s10591-010-9118-2
DO - 10.1007/s10591-010-9118-2
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77955842098
SN - 0892-2764
VL - 32
SP - 348
EP - 359
JO - Contemporary Family Therapy
JF - Contemporary Family Therapy
IS - 3
ER -