Program Requirements
To complete the Family Financial Therapy graduate certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours. All certificate students must take FAM 668, FAM 686, FAM 746 and one approved three credit elective course. The Family Financial Therapy graduate certificate is designed to partially meet the requirements to become a family financial therapist.
FAM 668 Family Finance and Economics
Study of the contributors to and the recipients of family resources. Emphasis on the methods of assisting families to better allocate family resources through understanding money beliefs and attitudes and practicing financial planning strategies. (3 credits) Prereq: None
FAM 686 Theory and Methods in Couple and Family Therapy
A survey of theories and methods used in couple and family therapy. Designed to provide students with a knowledge of the theoretical bases for couple and family therapy, including an introduction to procedures used to assess, diagnose and treat couple and family dysfunctions. (3 credits) Prereq: None
FAM 746 Family Financial Therapy
An applied financial therapy course that examines the intersection of financial planning/counseling, coaching, and mental health and relationship therapy. Relevant research and applications to be overviewed include money psychology, advanced techniques to establish client rapport, client money behavior change mechanisms, client resistance, couple and family dynamics, and integrating financial therapy tools into practice. Professional certification, ethics, and competencies will also be reviewed. (3 credits) Prereq: FAM 668 and FAM 686
