Master of Arts in Art Therapy: Courses

In this course the student will explore various forms of assessment including both formal standardized instruments and informal approaches. Particular emphasis will be placed on concepts of individual and group assessment in art therapy as well as neighboring fields of psychology and counseling. The student will develop a greater understanding of the potential an artwork has to reflect artists' developmental, emotional, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural state at the time it was made. Open to MAAT students only.

In this course the student will explore various forms of assessment including both formal standardized instruments and informal approaches. Particular emphasis will be placed on concepts of individual and group assessment in art therapy as well as neighboring fields of psychology and counseling. The student will develop a greater understanding of the potential an artwork has to reflect artists' developmental, emotional, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural state at the time it was made. Open to MAAT students only.

In this course the student will explore various forms of assessment including both formal standardized instruments and informal approaches. Particular emphasis will be placed on concepts of individual and group assessment in art therapy as well as neighboring fields of psychology and counseling. The student will develop a greater understanding of the potential an artwork has to reflect artists' developmental, emotional, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural state at the time it was made. Open to MAAT students only.

In this course the student will explore various forms of assessment including both formal standardized instruments and informal approaches. Particular emphasis will be placed on concepts of individual and group assessment in art therapy as well as neighboring fields of psychology and counseling. The student will develop a greater understanding of the potential an artwork has to reflect artists' developmental, emotional, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural state at the time it was made. Open to MAAT students only.

In this course the student will explore the theories, principles, methods, and techniques used for conducting research in art therapy. Various models of qualitative and quantitative research from art therapy and related fields will be presented and discussed.

In this course the student will explore the theories, principles, methods, and techniques used for conducting research in art therapy. Various models of qualitative and quantitative research from art therapy and related fields will be presented and discussed.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of group dynamics and its application for a variety of therapeutic goals using art. Students are involved in an experience of group interaction. Lectures and discussions focus on readings from the literature of both art and verbal group therapy. Audio-visual material of groups in action are presented. Issues explored include: techniques and training in group leadership; setting group norms; issues around processing art; dealing with conflict; stages of group development; and application with varied settings, cultures, and populations.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of group dynamics and its application for a variety of therapeutic goals using art. Students are involved in an experience of group interaction. Lectures and discussions focus on readings from the literature of both art and verbal group therapy. Audio-visual material of groups in action are presented. Issues explored include: techniques and training in group leadership; setting group norms; issues around processing art; dealing with conflict; stages of group development; and application with varied settings, cultures, and populations.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of group dynamics and its application for a variety of therapeutic goals using art. Students are involved in an experience of group interaction. Lectures and discussions focus on readings from the literature of both art and verbal group therapy. Audio-visual material of groups in action are presented. Issues explored include: techniques and training in group leadership; setting group norms; issues around processing art; dealing with conflict; stages of group development; and application with varied settings, cultures, and populations.

This course provides group supervision for students' fieldwork experiences and complements the individual supervision students receive at their field sites. Students spend twelve hours per week in observation at their sites, with increasing levels of direct participation with clients. Basic clinical skills, counseling techniques, sensitivity to diverse populations, ethics, and standards of practice are emphasized, in addition to processing the emotional complexities of early professional development.

This course provides group supervision for students' fieldwork experiences and complements the individual supervision students receive at their field sites. Students spend twelve hours per week in observation at their sites, with increasing levels of direct participation with clients. Basic clinical skills, counseling techniques, sensitivity to diverse populations, ethics, and standards of practice are emphasized, in addition to processing the emotional complexities of early professional development.

This course provides group supervision for students' fieldwork experiences and complements the individual supervision students receive at their field sites. Students spend twelve hours per week in observation at their sites, with increasing levels of direct participation with clients. Basic clinical skills, counseling techniques, sensitivity to diverse populations, ethics, and standards of practice are emphasized, in addition to processing the emotional complexities of early professional development.

This course provides group supervision for students' fieldwork experiences and complements the individual supervision students receive at their field sites. Students spend twelve hours per week in observation at their sites, with increasing levels of direct participation with clients. Basic clinical skills, counseling techniques, sensitivity to diverse populations, ethics, and standards of practice are emphasized, in addition to processing the emotional complexities of early professional development.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course is a follow-up to Ethics in Art Therapy I, with a focus on deepening the clinical understanding and application of legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. The application of these principles in art therapy settings forms the basis for discussion.

This course is a follow-up to Ethics in Art Therapy I, with a focus on deepening the clinical understanding and application of legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. The application of these principles in art therapy settings forms the basis for discussion.

This course is a follow-up to Ethics in Art Therapy I, with a focus on deepening the clinical understanding and application of legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. The application of these principles in art therapy settings forms the basis for discussion.

This course is a follow-up to Ethics in Art Therapy I, with a focus on deepening the clinical understanding and application of legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. The application of these principles in art therapy settings forms the basis for discussion.

This course engages the student in examining career development from both personal and professional perspectives. Studio work provides the basis for the student's self-reflexive examination of his or her developing artist/art therapist identity. Readings, lectures, discussions, and experiential learning address the theory and methods of career counseling, including educational and career histories; evaluation of occupational interests and aptitudes; and the development of skills for gaining and maintaining employment.

This course engages the student in examining career development from both personal and professional perspectives. Studio work provides the basis for the student's self-reflexive examination of his or her developing artist/art therapist identity. Readings, lectures, discussions, and experiential learning address the theory and methods of career counseling, including educational and career histories; evaluation of occupational interests and aptitudes; and the development of skills for gaining and maintaining employment.

This course is focused on the development of cultural competency in the art therapist. Aspects of culture including gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual orientation, and disability are addressed as they relate to the socio-cultural context of the therapy relationship.

This course is focused on the development of cultural competency in the art therapist. Aspects of culture including gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual orientation, and disability are addressed as they relate to the socio-cultural context of the therapy relationship.

This course continues the thesis writing process in which the final components of the body of the paper, discussion, and conclusion are created. Preparing, planning, and producing the thesis provides a point of view and documentation of original ideas in art therapy. Students can utilize a variety of descriptive approaches in writing their theses (e.g. narrative, case study, traditional research, ethnographic). In addition to finishing the thesis in written form, each student is required to do a formal presentation of their thesis material. There are creative opportunities for traditional and nontraditional forms of presentation. Both visual and written material may be included in this thesis, which is supervised by an adviser from the art therapy faculty.

This course continues the thesis writing process in which the final components of the body of the paper, discussion, and conclusion are created. Preparing, planning, and producing the thesis provides a point of view and documentation of original ideas in art therapy. Students can utilize a variety of descriptive approaches in writing their theses (e.g. narrative, case study, traditional research, ethnographic). In addition to finishing the thesis in written form, each student is required to do a formal presentation of their thesis material. There are creative opportunities for traditional and nontraditional forms of presentation. Both visual and written material may be included in this thesis, which is supervised by an adviser from the art therapy faculty.

This course continues the thesis writing process in which the final components of the body of the paper, discussion, and conclusion are created. Preparing, planning, and producing the thesis provides a point of view and documentation of original ideas in art therapy. Students can utilize a variety of descriptive approaches in writing their theses (e.g. narrative, case study, traditional research, ethnographic). In addition to finishing the thesis in written form, each student is required to do a formal presentation of their thesis material. There are creative opportunities for traditional and nontraditional forms of presentation. Both visual and written material may be included in this thesis, which is supervised by an adviser from the art therapy faculty.

This course continues the thesis writing process in which the final components of the body of the paper, discussion, and conclusion are created. Preparing, planning, and producing the thesis provides a point of view and documentation of original ideas in art therapy. Students can utilize a variety of descriptive approaches in writing their theses (e.g. narrative, case study, traditional research, ethnographic). In addition to finishing the thesis in written form, each student is required to do a formal presentation of their thesis material. There are creative opportunities for traditional and nontraditional forms of presentation. Both visual and written material may be included in this thesis, which is supervised by an adviser from the art therapy faculty.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course begins with an examination of normative drinking and drug use in young adulthood, with special attention paid to the use patterns of young health professionals. Data on longitudinal patterns of alcohol and drug use through high school, college, and graduate school is analyzed and discussed, as it may or may not apply to the students' peers. Next, the quantitative relationships pertaining to the following dimensions of substance use is examined and discussed: frequency and quantity of use, peer norms for use levels, diagnosis of abuse or dependence, and objective work impairment. Finally, the instructor provides students with fundamental assessment and intervention skills for clinical work with abusing or dependent patients.

This course begins with an examination of normative drinking and drug use in young adulthood, with special attention paid to the use patterns of young health professionals. Data on longitudinal patterns of alcohol and drug use through high school, college, and graduate school is analyzed and discussed, as it may or may not apply to the students' peers. Next, the quantitative relationships pertaining to the following dimensions of substance use is examined and discussed: frequency and quantity of use, peer norms for use levels, diagnosis of abuse or dependence, and objective work impairment. Finally, the instructor provides students with fundamental assessment and intervention skills for clinical work with abusing or dependent patients.

This course is a follow-up to Assessment and Evaluation I, with a focus on the clinical application of specific instruments and approaches. Emphasis is placed on administration, observation, and interpretation, as well as on the written and verbal presentation of results. These principals are discussed both in the contexts of formal assessments and as they relate to treatment planning.

This course is a follow-up to Assessment and Evaluation I, with a focus on the clinical application of specific instruments and approaches. Emphasis is placed on administration, observation, and interpretation, as well as on the written and verbal presentation of results. These principals are discussed both in the contexts of formal assessments and as they relate to treatment planning.

This course is a follow-up to Assessment and Evaluation I, with a focus on the clinical application of specific instruments and approaches. Emphasis is placed on administration, observation, and interpretation, as well as on the written and verbal presentation of results. These principals are discussed both in the contexts of formal assessments and as they relate to treatment planning.

This course is a follow-up to Assessment and Evaluation I, with a focus on the clinical application of specific instruments and approaches. Emphasis is placed on administration, observation, and interpretation, as well as on the written and verbal presentation of results. These principals are discussed both in the contexts of formal assessments and as they relate to treatment planning.

This course is an examination of the qualities and properties of art materials, media, and processes, and their applications in the context of art therapy. Socially constructed understandings of the significance of materials and media, as well as the relevance of contemporary art practices to art therapy, are investigated through lecture, discussion, and experiential formats.

This course is an examination of the qualities and properties of art materials, media, and processes, and their applications in the context of art therapy. Socially constructed understandings of the significance of materials and media, as well as the relevance of contemporary art practices to art therapy, are investigated through lecture, discussion, and experiential formats.

This course presents the central concepts of contemporary mental health diagnosis (DSM-IV). Emphasis is placed on etiology, terminology, and symptom profiles. This material provides art therapy students with a conceptual foundation shared by a variety of medical and mental health practitioners.

This course introduces the art therapy student to the field's historical and theoretical aspects. The semester begins with investigations of historical events (e.g., 'outsider art', art education, the history of mental health care) that laid the groundwork for what would develop into the field of art therapy. Topics presented include early pioneers of the field and contemporary theorists who use art in psychotherapy and counseling.

This course introduces the art therapy student to the field's historical and theoretical aspects. The semester begins with investigations of historical events (e.g., 'outsider art', art education, the history of mental health care) that laid the groundwork for what would develop into the field of art therapy. Topics presented include early pioneers of the field and contemporary theorists who use art in psychotherapy and counseling.

This course investigates psychological, sociological, cognitive, cultural and neurobiological approaches to human development. Historical and current theories are examined in light of the implications they have for art therapy theory and practice. Course content addresses the role of the cultural production of personal experience in lifelong development, including how issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation affect human development.

This course investigates psychological, sociological, cognitive, cultural and neurobiological approaches to human development. Historical and current theories are examined in light of the implications they have for art therapy theory and practice. Course content addresses the role of the cultural production of personal experience in lifelong development, including how issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation affect human development.

This course addresses the integration of verbal and nonverbal counseling methods within the practice of art therapy. Empathic listening, assessment skills, and treatment planning are emphasized, along with ethical standards and cultural competence.

This course addresses the integration of verbal and nonverbal counseling methods within the practice of art therapy. Empathic listening, assessment skills, and treatment planning are emphasized, along with ethical standards and cultural competence.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

This course provides group supervision for students in intermediate and advanced stages of clinical internships. Students spend from twelve to twenty-four hours per week advancing their clinical skills in treatment and assessment, with individuals and groups. This class builds on the skills acquired in Fieldwork I and furthers the student?s understanding of the therapeutic relationship involving the client, their art, and the therapist.

In this course students explore basic legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. Responsibilities relating to the use of client artwork in presentation, publication, and exhibition are emphasized, in addition to processing the moral complexities of early professional development.

In this course students explore basic legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. Responsibilities relating to the use of client artwork in presentation, publication, and exhibition are emphasized, in addition to processing the moral complexities of early professional development.

In this course students explore basic legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. Responsibilities relating to the use of client artwork in presentation, publication, and exhibition are emphasized, in addition to processing the moral complexities of early professional development.

In this course students explore basic legal and ethical standards of practice in art therapy and counseling. Responsibilities relating to the use of client artwork in presentation, publication, and exhibition are emphasized, in addition to processing the moral complexities of early professional development.

The focus of the course is the refinement of the student?s scholarship and writing skills relative to their chosen thesis topic. Students initiate their investigation by developing a literature review, proposal, and method and beginning their data collection.

The focus of the course is the refinement of the student?s scholarship and writing skills relative to their chosen thesis topic. Students initiate their investigation by developing a literature review, proposal, and method and beginning their data collection.

The focus of the course is the refinement of the student?s scholarship and writing skills relative to their chosen thesis topic. Students initiate their investigation by developing a literature review, proposal, and method and beginning their data collection.

The focus of the course is the refinement of the student?s scholarship and writing skills relative to their chosen thesis topic. Students initiate their investigation by developing a literature review, proposal, and method and beginning their data collection.

This course focuses on the expression of family dynamics through art in contemporary society. The definition of 'family' is explored from traditional, multicultural, single parent, and alternative parenting perspectives. A variety of theoretical approaches including narrative, feminist, strategic, structural, etc. will be presented. Experiential and video components complement theoretical learning.

This course focuses on the expression of family dynamics through art in contemporary society. The definition of 'family' is explored from traditional, multicultural, single parent, and alternative parenting perspectives. A variety of theoretical approaches including narrative, feminist, strategic, structural, etc. will be presented. Experiential and video components complement theoretical learning.