Journal article
Closing the Loop: Addressing Diversity in a COAMFTE-Accredited MFT Education Program
Contemporary family therapy, v 43(1)
01 Mar 2021
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Abstract
Diversity and inclusion have become key phrases within Marriage and Family Therapy education programs, particularly those accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, as there are standards related to these concepts. However, consistent guidelines regarding how to infuse diversity and inclusion into Marriage and Family Therapy education are lacking. The current article provides an outline of one Marriage and Family Therapy education program's preliminary efforts to 'closing the loop' on the instruction and evaluation of diversity and inclusion with the program. The closing the loop process involved six steps 1) explore the MFT literature and relevant organizations, 2) collect data from key practice oriented stakeholders using qualitative and quantitative measures, 3) review current procedures and brainstorm, 4) consult with key knowledge oriented stakeholders, 5) develop and implement a comprehensive and thorough assessment and evaluation plan, and 6) aggregate and evaluate data to engage in modification to the assessment plan as warranted. This paper has two goals. The first goal is that this paper will serve as an example for other programs who are struggling to infuse or demonstrate the infusion of diversity and inclusion within their programs. The second goal is to reflect on lessons learned from this program's quality improvement process.
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- Title
- Closing the Loop: Addressing Diversity in a COAMFTE-Accredited MFT Education Program
- Creators
- Heather Katafiasz - University of AkronRikki Patton - University of Akron
- Publication Details
- Contemporary family therapy, v 43(1)
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- University of Akron Assessment Grant
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Counseling and Family Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000588589400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85096020260
- Other Identifier
- 991021867187604721
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