Ph.D. Program Mission and Vision
Ph.D. Program Mission
The mission of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy program is to develop students who are committed to advanced academic and clinical practice and who are prepared for leadership in the field of couple/marriage and family therapy through research, supervision, teaching, and clinical theory and practice. Additionally, students in the Ph.D. program are committed to serving diverse, international, multicultural, marginalized, and underserved communities as ethical practitioners while focusing on the relational strengths and resources of clients with an appreciation and respect for cultural and sexual diversity and inclusion.
Ph.D. Program Vision
The vision of the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy Program is to develop students who are committed to academic, research, and clinical innovation and prepared for advanced leadership in the field of couple/marriage and family therapy. The application of systemic/relational theory is the foundation for our training with an emphasis on serving culturally and sexually diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Our program further strives to uphold all ethical, legal, and professional standards in the field.