1. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of family systems theories by incorporating theory and technique when working with different treatment units.

2. Students will graduate from the program within the advertised length of time.

3. Students will engage in self-reflection to examine how their backgrounds and lived experiences influence their approach to therapy.

4. Students will be successful consumers of research by demonstrating an understanding of basic research methods and integrating this knowledge into clinical practice.

5. Students will be knowledgeable of and successfully apply appropriate legal and ethical guidelines necessary for the competent practice of marriage and family therapy.

6. Graduates will secure employment in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.

7. Graduates will obtain post-graduate licensure.

8. Students will be able to assess, hypothesize and intervene from a systemic perspective in their clinical practice.