As a result of completing the Marriage and Family Therapy M.A. program at Wheaton College, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Students and graduates will demonstrate knowledge of systemic approaches.
- Students and graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
- Students and Graduates will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply research.
- Students will demonstrate ethical treatment of clients and client systems.
- Students will demonstrate sensitivity and respect regarding diversity to those on the margins.
- Students will demonstrate ability to intervene systemically with client populations.
- Students will demonstrate emotional and relational maturity with peers and authorities and will be capable of exploring how personal upbringing affects present functioning.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism in interactions with peers, clients, and faculty in clinical settings.
- Students will integrate biblical/theological knowledge and professional ethics with systemic theory.