| 198 BLAW 461 Business Law II (3-0-3), spring. Case studies of creditor's rights, business organizations, property, and trade regulation. Prerequisite: ACCT 310, with a grade of "C" or better. BMFT - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY Department of Marriage and Family Studies (CBS) BMFT 601 Pre-Internship (3-0-3), fall. Combined practicum and lecture format. Students gain counseling experience through role-playing with each other. Emphasis is placed on basic counseling skills as well as awareness of students' own family of origin. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFT program. BMFT 602 MFT Internship I (3-0-3), spring. Supervised practice in marriage and family therapy. Emphasis on a wide variety of experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFT program. Same as BMFT 603, 604, 605. BMFT 603 MFT Internship II (3-0-3), fall. BMFT 604 MFT Internship III (3-0-3), spring. BMFT 605 MFT Internship IV (3-0-3), summer. BMFT 610 Couples Therapy (3-0-3), fall. An introduction to the theories and techniques of marriage and family therapy as applied to the work of those persons who deal primarily with couples. BMFT 615 Research Methods & Family Therapy (3-0-3), spring. This course will introduce students to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies utilized in marriage and family therapy research. Students will critique the use of these methodologies and engage in making research decisions as they design their own research proposal. Students will understand ethical issues in conducting research with human subjects and be introduced to data analysis procedures.
diversity relevant to gender, ethnicity, and class in psychotherapy practice, with an emphasis on developing cultural competence, sensitivity, and awareness. Other dimensions of diversity may be covered to a lesser extent. BMFT 665 Therapy Across the Life-Cycle (3-0-3), summer. Individual and family developmental stages with therapy skills emphasis for families, children, youth, and older adults. BMFT 670 Introduction to Medical Family Therapy (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. This course consists of an introduction to the field of medical family therapy including a review of its history of development, current practice and research, an overview of medical terminology, and social trends and public policy that impact the practice of medical family therapy. BMFT 671 Medical Family Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research (3-0-3) fall, spring, summer. This course builds on the foundation of MFT theories and explores the theoretical foundations of Medical Family Therapy and collaborative healthcare. Models of Medical Family Therapy are presented, and students are expected to demonstrate conceptual understanding of each. Emphasis is on an understanding of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model. BMFT 673 Illness, Disability, Death, and Dying Across the Lifespan (3-0-3) fall, spring, summer. This course examines the impact of illness, disability, death, and dying across the lifespan and includes consideration of human development and family life cycle transitions. Psychosocial typologies of illness will be given special consideration with a special focus on onset, course, and outcome and the impact of incapacitation and uncertainity on family functioning.
BMFT 634 Addictive Disorders (3-0-3), fall. Designed to address the spectrum of addictive disorders (chemicals, relationships, food and sex) with the focus on the biological, social and psychological aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis will include diagnosis and treatment strategies from a systemic perspective.
BMFT 675 Interventions in Medical Family Therapy (3-0-3) fall, spring, summer. (3-0-3) fall, spring, summer. This course will focus on specific interventions utilized in the practice of medical family therapy including those that emphasize the mind-body-spirit connection. Emphasis will be given to establishing successful collaborative working relationships with others in the treatment system, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists.
BMFT 639 Family Theory/General Systems Theory (3-0-3), fall. A comprehensive exploration of theory in family studies and therapy. The role of theory in empirical investigation, conceptual framework, and strategies of theory building useful in the interdisciplinary study of marriage and family behavior will be examined.
BMFT 696 Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior (3-0-3) summer. A study of the interrelationship between theological and systematic explanations of human behavior and how they may be integrated in psychotherapeutic practice and/or ministry settings while maintaining the integrity of both. Same as BIBM 696.
BMFT 641 Family Therapy I (3-0-3), fall. A study of supportive counseling principles and methodology in the area of functional family problems and needs. A systems approach will be utilized.
BMFT 699 Thesis (0-0-6).* Prerequisites: BMFT 615 and approval by faculty.
BMFT 643 Professional Ethics and Law (3-0-3), summer. A survey of the professional ethics and laws relative to the practice of marriage and family therapy. BMFT 645 Systemic Diagnosis & Assessment (3-0-3), spring. This course is a study of psychopathology, diagnosis, and assessment in a biopsychosocial-spiritual context. Students will learn how to use the DSM and assessment instruments in diagnosing and assessing psychopathology, as well as learning systemic ways of assessment in individual, couple, and family contexts. BMFT 651 Sexual Therapy (3-0-3), spring. The Christian-oriented implementation of contemporary sexual therapy in formal and informal settings. BMFT 661 Family Therapy II (3-0-3), spring. Intense exposure to at least three currently-practiced modalities of Family Therapy. Prerequisite: BMFT 639 and 641. BMFT 662 Family Life Cycle (3-0-3), fall. Equipping the marriage and family student with an understanding of how to integrate the individual, marital and family developmental cycles into clinical case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment. BMFT 663 Cultural Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy (3-0-3), fall. This experiential course will explore areas of cultural
BMIS - MISSIONS College of Biblical Studies (CBS) BMIS 245 Understanding Culture for Global Service (3-0-3), fall. This course will help students develop a theology of culture, to learn how to understand a culture through studying cultural subsystems. They will learn the skills of participant observation, and be able to read a culture in order to facilitate presenting the good news. May not be used to complete a Bible requirement in the University Core. Prerequisites: BIBL 101, 102 (or 103), and BIBL 211. BMIS 270 Living the Mission (3-0-3), fall. This course examines the history of missions from the establishment of the church to the present. It is designed as an introductory course for missions majors, minors, and certificates as they enter into this field of study, but has relevance for anyone desiring an increased knowledge of missions. BMIS 371 Religion in Global Contexts (3-0-3), fall. This course explores the changing significance of religion in the world. The course familiarizes students with the major anthropological and sociological debates on religion, secularism, and global modernity; acquaints students with methodological approaches to the study of religion; and equips students to address thoughtfully and faithfully various religious practices from a Christian perspective. Prerequisites: BIBL 101, 102 (or 103), and BIBL 211.