HDFS students at UGA are well-prepared to pursue a degree in Couple and Family Therapy or other applied health related fields. Throughout the HDFS curriculum, students are exposed to systemic thinking, theories of clinical practice and human interaction, and the contexts in which patterns of interaction develop. Coursework such as Family Intervention (HDFS 5100) introduces undergraduate students to systemic intervention theories they will use to guide their clinical practice. Experiential learning opportunities such as an Internship at the Love and Money Center allow students to experience working in a clinical setting and observing graduate student practica to prepare them for graduate study.
In the CFT Master's program, you will specifically prepare to practice independently as a licensed couple and family therapist and pursue other graduate degrees in the systemic therapy and counseling fields if you choose to do so. For more information, please visit the website for the Master's program in Couple and Family Therapy.