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2004-2005 Graduate Catalog 
    
2004-2005 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


 

Art Therapy Program


Entry Requirements


  1. 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.
  2. Presentation of official transcripts.
  3. Three letters of recommendation.
  4. Application and fee.
  5. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
  6. Submission of 20 slides indicating competency in two- and three- dimensional work. (CD-ROM or DVD format ONLY, please).
  7. Resume.
  8. Copy of teacher certification (if applicable).
  9. 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


April 1 or November 1 for Fall Term

Program Requirements


Post-Master’s Program Art Therapy


A program is available for professionals with a master’s degree who seek education and training in the field of Art Therapy. Course requirements will be determined through individual advisement. This program consists of 24-27 credit hours in art therapy courses that include internship experience.

Application Deadlines


April 1 or November 1 for Fall Term

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