Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Provides opportunities to learn about ways of art making and how the creative process can be used for personal growth and healing. Includes history of art in healing, art as social practice, and use of art materials and creative methods in healing. Combines studio art with academic readings to increase understanding of the therapeutic benefits of art.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Theories of group dynamics, methods and skills applied to groups and families. Development of leadership skills and the functions of artistic media and process. Students experience group interaction.

A historical survey of counseling and art therapy theories. Examines contemporary counseling theories and their influence on the practice of art therapy. Emphasis on current research and best practice approaches.

Understanding safety, psychological properties, ethical and cultural implications of art-making processes and materials selections. Design strategies for therapeutic use of art media, imagery and the creative process for facilitating therapy, relieving symptoms, promoting personal growth.

Cultural frameworks that affect relationships between individuals and among groups. Issues/trends in a culturally diverse society and implications for practice. Diversity factors including age, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, mental/physical characteristics, and socioeconomic status.

Observation and clinical practice of art therapy in regular consultation with a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Overview of duties/roles, clinical skills, and use of supervision. Minimum of 335 hours on-site plus weekly class meetings.

History and recent developments in ethical and legal responsibility, confidentiality, malpractice, human rights, mental health law, professional organizations, and credentialing and licensing. Coursework promotes the development of professional identity as an art therapist.

Strategies for assessment and intervention that draw in benefits of art processes and media. Responsive art making, therapeutic relationships, and implications for incorporating one¿s own art making into session. Trauma-focused art therapy and systems approaches.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Field placement at site that is reflective of competencies and career goals. Work with clients under direction of a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Minimum of 335 hours on-site, 140 are direct client contact.

Field placement at site that is reflective of competencies and career goals. Work with clients under direction of a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Minimum of 335 hours on-site, 140 are direct client contact.

Historical perspectives and ethical, cultural and legal considerations associated with conducting assessments in counseling and art therapy. Methods of preparing for and conducting assessments. Procedures for assessing and addressing risk, trauma, and abuse.

Purpose, methods, and ethical, legal, and cultural considerations of research. Survey of different types of research, including art-based research, and skills necessary to design and conduct a research study. Evaluation of treatment interventions and programs.

Field placement at an existing internship site that is reflective of competencies and career goals. Work with clients under direction of a site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Maximum of 200 hours on-site, 80 are direct client contact.

Integrate knowledge of art therapy, including literature in the field, though a culminating project or thesis. Use established research methods, innovative methods of inquiry, clinical practice or a synthesis of clinically-based personal and professional growth.

Integrate knowledge of art therapy, including literature in the field, though a culminating project or thesis. Use established research methods, innovative methods of inquiry, clinical practice or a synthesis of clinically-based personal and professional growth.