Art Therapy Concentration

This concentration combines presentation of the theories and techniques of art therapy with supervised practicum experience to provide students with training in the use of art as therapy. A 700-hour practicum in art therapy under supervision of a registered art therapist (for at least 75 hours) is required. Students submit a portfolio of their art therapy coursework experiences for review prior to program completion.

Course Requirements

344 Historical & Theoretical Perspectives in Art Therapy (3 credits)
345 The Use of Art in Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (3 credits)
346 The Use of Art in Group & Addiction Counseling (3 credits)
450 Lifespan Development in Art Therapy (3 credits)
451 Socio-Cultural & Multicultural Approaches in Art Therapy (3 credits)
452 Theories & Methods of Intervention in Art Therapy I: Family and the Elderly (3 credits)
453 Theories & Methods of Intervention in Art Therapy II (3 credits)
466 Studio Art Therapy (3 credits)
467 Art Therapy Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
468 Art Therapy Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
480 Art Therapy Practicum I (1 credit)
481 Art Therapy Practicum II (1 credit)