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3.00 Credits
Study and practice of approaches in art therapy specific to the treatment of children. Art as therapy and therapy with children will be examined. Through literature and experiential exercises, students explore the application of art therapy technique, methods of art-based assessment, and case study development to the psychological, social, and educational needs of children. Prerequisites: AT500 and PY520. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.
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Theoretical and experiential study of art therapy with groups. Includes the practical aspects of creating and maintaining art therapy groups. Students experience various approaches to group art therapy. Skills developed through readings and inclass experientials include: understanding group dynamics, determining group needs, and designing group art therapy processes that meet the needs of a variety of client groups in different treatment settings. Prerequisites: AT500 and FT530. Fall semester. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
Family systems theory and art therapy techniques are integrated and explored. Students become adept at family art evaluation and learn to use art-based interventions with couples and families. Emphasis is on family treatment methods as well as the use of a family systems context when treating individuals and couples. Includes a 4 1/2 hour practicum with a volunteer family. Prerequisites: AT500, FT550, and PY520. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
Studio exploration of personal creativity and self expression. Direct experience of the creative process with a focus on the relationship of art making to art therapy. An exploration of diverse materials and their applications to therapeutic contexts. Prerequisites: AT500, PY515, and PY520. Summer. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
Various mental and physical challenges that affect individuals from late adolescence into late adulthood are reviewed. Art therapy assessments and interventions to address those challenges are explored. Development of case studies is practiced, including administering and writing up assessments, streamlining progress notes, and devising and documenting treatment plans. Emphasis is on work with individual adults, primarily in clinical settings. Prerequisites: AT500, PY500, and PY520. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of professional, ethical, diversity, and assessment issues that arise in art therapy practice. This course is designed to supplement required courses in Professional Ethics, Multicultural Counseling, and Assessment. Students consider the implications of including art-making in assessment and treatment, in diverse therapeutic environments, with diverse clients. Issues are identified, discussed, and debated with reference to current professional codes of practice. Prerequisites: PY590 and FT540. Fall semester. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
The first of two semesters of supervision seminars focusing on the integration of theory and practice. Taken while students are engaging in a minimum of 350 hours field experience. Students participate in group review of their case material reflecting on: assessment, art-based treatment planning, and ongoing analysis of their own development as practitioners. Legal, ethical, and site-specific issues are addressed. Progress notes,charting,and oral and written presentations of case material are included. Prerequisites: AT525, AT545, AT555, AT565, FT530, FT540, PY510, PY525, and PY915. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
The second of two semesters of supervision seminars focusing on the integration of theory and practice. Taken while students are engaging in a minimum of 350 hours field experience. Students participate in group review of their case material reflecting on: assessment, art-based treatment planning, and ongoing analysis of their own development as practitioners. Legal, ethical, and site-specific issues are addressed. Progress notes, charting, and oral and written presentations of case material are included. Prerequisite: AT600. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits. Fee.
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0.00 Credits
Open only to advanced students with permission of the program director. Repeatable for credit. Variable credit.
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3.00 Credits
The culminating project demonstrates an integration of the student’s academic program of study with clinical experiences that occur during internship. Design of the project, the final product, and an oral presentation of the project are approved by the student’s culminating project committee. All projects include reference to relevant art therapy and counseling research and literature. Proposals for the culminating project are submitted and approved in the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Prerequisite: AT600. May be taken concurrently with AT601. Pass/Fail course. 3 credits.
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