SOWK 609 - Introduction to Art Therapy

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This advanced elective course explores the principles and the techniques of art therapy and considers the usefulness of art therapy in providing alternatives and supplements to the customary verbal methods of intervention. Ways of working with clients at various stages of the life cycle, childhood through later adulthood, and with clients who are on different levels of psychosocial functioning are examined. Issues in art therapy are explored both cognitively and experientially. Previous training in the visual arts and artistic ability are not required. This course will meet 2/3 online and 1/3 in the classroom.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOWK 601 or SOWK 531.

Corequisites:

SOWK 601 or SOWK 531.

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered periodically.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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