2005-2006 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art Therapy
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The Art Therapy Program is accredited and approved by the American Art
Therapy Association (AATA). Its goal is to educate and train students to become
skilled clinicians in the general practice of art therapy in a variety of
settings with diverse populations. Students are exposed to a variety of
approaches and styles. Training strongly emphasizes diagnosis and assessment of
all clients to determine their appropriateness for art therapy as well as the
mode of treatment to be employed (e.g. individual, group, and/or family
therapy). The training underscores this emphasis and prepares the student to
function within a milieu treatment program.
Theories learned in class are directly applied in students’ work with
clients. As a result, the students leave this program rich in experiences from
the clients and families whom they have serviced. The students exit well
seasoned in assessment and evaluation techniques, and are able to communicate
their findings both through written reports and as experienced lecturers and
workshop leaders. Students depart the program with a minimum of 1200 hours in
direct client contact and all the necessary educational training required to
begin the process towards registration (ATR - art therapist registered).
Registration is awarded by the ATCB (Art Therapy Credentialing Board) after a
student completes 1000 paid hours of direct client contact post graduation.
Students currently holding provisional certification in Art Education may
also use this master’s degree for permanent certification in Art Education.
Program Director
Art Therapy
Ellen G. Horovitz, Ph.D., ATR-BC
Entry Requirements
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative
index of 3.0 and a 3.0 average in the major field. An applicant who does not meet
these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her personal statement;
please see the Personal Statement section of the admissions application form for
further information. Prior coursework must include 15 credit hours in studio art
(unless waived by the Program Director) and 12 credit hours in psychology. Nine
out of twelve credit hours in psychology must be in the following courses: Introduction
to Psychology or General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychology, Adolescent
Psychology, or Developmental Life Span.
- Presentation of official transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Application and fee.
- Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application
form.
- Submission of 20 slides indicating competency in two- and three- dimensional
work. (CD-ROM or DVD format ONLY, please).
- Resume.
- Copy of teacher certification (if applicable).
- A representative from the Art Therapy Program will contact the applicant directly
following review of his or her application materials to arrange an interview,
which will include the portfolio review.
Application Deadlines
February 1, April 1 (late deadline on a space available basis) or November 1 for Fall Term
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