ARTH - Art Therapy

Prerequisite: Admission in MA or permission of instructor. A survey introductory course in the history of art therapy as it developed in the United States and Europe from 1940-present. Also, included is an in-depth exploration of the different philosophies which have emerged and which continue to evolve in contemporary practice. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Admission in MA or permission of the instructor. Study of the theoretical and practical framework of the field of art therapy, the technical qualities of art media and the development of therapeutic responses. Theory will be practiced in experiential settings. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Various drawing and painting media will be introduced with an emphasis upon the progression from restrictive to expansive self-expression. The media's applicability and relationship to the emotional realm will be explored. Community clinical experiences will apply skills. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MA degree program or permission from the instructor. Study and experimentation of the various concepts, media and techniques of clay. Discussion of the relationship of the powers of creating art and its direct application to the human psyche. Community clinical experiences will apply skills. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Exploration of the practice of group psychotherapy. In this course, major theories and research findings will be addressed as they apply to group practice in the field of art therapy. In-depth exploration of drawing, painting, and sculpture for their diagnostic value and review of specific clinical interpretations. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. In-depth survey of different populations being served by art therapists, including autism, developmental disabilities, sensory deficits, physical illnesses, neurological disorders, emotional/behavioral disorders and other disorders of childhood. Ethnical/legal issues will be discussed. Assessment and treatment strategies will be covered. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Supervised community clinical experiences with individuals and groups. Referral process, assessment, treatment planning, goal-directed interventions, progress recording, interdisciplinary treatment process, and closure processes for accountability will be practiced. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. In-depth survey of different adult populations being served by art therapists, including psychiatric, medical, rehabilitation, geriatrics, hospice, in-patient, and developmental disabilities. Ethical/legal issues will be discussed. Psychological foundations of theory will be presented with applications for art therapy. Assessment and treatment strategies will be covered. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Supervised community clinical experiences with individuals and groups. Referral process, assessment, treatment planning, goal-directed interventions, progress recording, interdisciplinary treatment process, closure processes for accountability will be practiced. Skills needed to design art therapy positions will be explored. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Completion of academic courses. Written comprehensive synthesis of all courses in art therapy curriculum. Successful completion before continuation of Thesis/final project. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Research and preparation of the thesis. Working both in class and on an individual basis, students will select a topic and develop a review of the relevant literature in the field which comprises the first half of the thesis. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Completion of comprehensive examination. In-depth field clinical experience, under the direct supervision of a registered art therapist. Internship requires 300 hours on site. Population requirements: one internship with adults, one with children or adolescents. The seminar provides an atmosphere for interns to reflect upon this experience which leads to further integration and synthesis. Students will present case studies on an individual or group process. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Completion of comprehensive examination. In-depth field clinical experience, under the direct supervision of a registered art therapist. Internship requires 300 hours on site. Population requirements: one internship with adults, one with children or adolescents. The seminar provides an atmosphere for interns to reflect upon this experience which leads to further integration and synthesis. Students will present case studies on an individual or group process. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Completion of comprehensive examination. Completion of the thesis/final project including implementation, data collection, analysis, presentation of materials, visual productions, discussion and conclusion. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MA degree program or permission of the instructor. Completion of comprehensive examination. Graduate committee comprised of primary art therapy faculty, and 2 faculty of choice. Written and oral presentation of thesis/final project. This course is repeatable for credit.