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MA in Art Therapy Counseling
Degree Requirements

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
Minimum of 90 total quarter credits. Effective September 2009.
NOTE: The program may also be completed on a part-time basis, over a period of time greater than two years.
First Year: Fall
Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy 3 crs.
Introduction to Art Therapy 3 crs.
The Helping Relationship: Counseling/Art Therapy
Technique
4 crs.
Child Development, Psychopathology, & Art Therapy/
Counseling
4 crs.
Psychopathology 4 crs.
First Year: Winter
Clinical Assessment by Graphic Means 4 crs.
Clinical Practice: Counseling Skills in Art Therapy
Practice
3 crs.
Adolescent & Young Adult Development, Psychopathology,
& Art Therapy/Counseling
4 crs.
Cross-Cultural Counseling & Art Therapy 2 crs.
Professional Orientation & Ethics: Pre-Practicum Seminar
(continues through Spring term)
4 crs.
First Year: Spring
Group Dynamics, Processes, Counseling, & Art Therapy 4 crs.
Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling 3 crs.
Professional & Clinical Practices in Art Therapy/
Counseling
4 crs.
Adult Development, Psychopathology, & Art Therapy/
Counseling
4 crs.
Appraisal of Individuals 4 crs.
First Year: Summer
Art Therapy Electives (optional)
(NOTE: Art Therapy electives may be distributed throughout the two-year program.)
5 crs.
Second Year: Fall, Winter and Spring
During this year, students complete 720 hours of Practicum in a clinical setting and attend a weekly supervision seminar.
Practicum/Seminar 1,2,3 18 crs.
Lifestyle & Career Development (offered fall term)
3 crs.
Marriage & Family Therapy (offered winter term)
3 crs.
Research Methods, Development, & Evaluation 3 crs.
Practicum Studio 4 crs.
TOTAL min. of 90 CREDITS



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