TEACHING SUMMARY

In addition to my scholarship through research, my scholarship of instruction focuses on equipping future generations of human service providers to effectively, compassionately, and ethically engage and serve vulnerable populations. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oklahoma and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor, I spent 14 years (2001-2021) as part of the core faculty for the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) accredited MFT master's degree program at OSU. My resident faculty instruction efforts focused on establishing a solid systems theory based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent foundation as well as strong clinical skills and habits among master's level students entering the MFT field.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Coping with Family Crises
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Strategies for helping families deal with various family crises including illness, death and divorce. Focus on dealing with these from a family systems approach. Previously offered as FRCD 5543.
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    Master's Creative Component
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Creative Component
    17 Aug 2020 - 4 Dec 2020
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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    Systems Theory and Applications to the Family
    17 Aug 2020 - 4 Dec 2020
    Examination of the cybernetic roots and terminology used with general systems theory providing an understanding, appreciation and integration of the role of 'systems' approaches to family theory and clinical practice. Previously offered as FRCD 5623.
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    Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum
    13 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020
    Supervised clinical experience for students in the marriage and family therapy specialization. Previously offered as FRCD 5690.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to the marriage and family therapy program and consent of instructor.
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    Master's Creative Component
    14 Oct 2019 - 6 Dec 2019
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Creative Component
    19 Aug 2019 - 6 Dec 2019
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Systems Theory and Applications to the Family
    19 Aug 2019 - 6 Dec 2019
    Examination of the cybernetic roots and terminology used with general systems theory providing an understanding, appreciation and integration of the role of 'systems' approaches to family theory and clinical practice. Previously offered as FRCD 5623.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Creative Component
    8 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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    Doctoral Dissertation
    10 Jun 2019 - 2 Aug 2019
    Research in human environmental sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    14 Jan 2019 - 3 May 2019
    Research in human environmental sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    20 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
    Research in human environmental sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Creative Component
    20 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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    Research Internship
    20 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
    Special research studies under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6190.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Systems Theory and Applications to the Family
    20 Aug 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
    Examination of the cybernetic roots and terminology used with general systems theory providing an understanding, appreciation and integration of the role of 'systems' approaches to family theory and clinical practice. Previously offered as FRCD 5623.