Master of Arts in the Field of Art Therapy Practice
The master of arts in the field of art therapy practice degree program is intended for those who hold a master’s degree in an approved related field (such as counseling or social work) that included designated graduate coursework.
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.
30 credits, including 27 courses in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ARTH 6205 | History and Theory of Art Therapy | |
| ARTH 6221 | Studio/Technique of Art Therapy | |
| ARTH 6234 | Group Process | |
| ARTH 6235 | Social and Cultural Diversity | |
| ARTH 6241 | Assessment Procedures | |
| ARTH 6263 | Ethics and Professionalism I: Principles | |
| ARTH 6264 | Ethics and Professionalism II: Applications | |
| ARTH 6281 | Practicum in Art Therapy | |
| Two courses from the following selected in consultation with the advisor: | ||
| ARTH 6210 | Counseling/Art Therapy Process | |
| ARTH 6211 | Process of Counseling and Art Therapy: Theory | |
| ARTH 6271 | Art Psychotherapy and Trauma I: Theory and Approaches to Treatment | |
| Area of specialization | ||
| One or two courses from the following, for a total of 3 credits: | ||
| ARTH 6207 | Human Development and Art Therapy I: Child and Adolescent | |
| ARTH 6208 | Human Development and Art Therapy II: Adults and Senior Adults | |
| ARTH 6212 | Creativity, Symbolism, and Metaphor | |
| ARTH 6233 | Marital and Family Art Therapy/Counseling | |
| ARTH 6243 | Substance Abuse and Addictions | |
| ARTH 6265 | Advanced Issues in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy (taken for 1 credit) | |
| ARTH 6272 | Art Psychotherapy and Trauma II: Loss, Countertransference, and Resiliency | |
| ARTH 6292 | Special Projects in Art Therapy (taken for 1 credit) | |
Required Coursework for the Master’s Art Therapy Practice—30credits
Required by ATCB (24cr)
ARTH 6205 History & Theory of Art Therapy 2 credits
ARTH 6221 Studio & Technique of Art Therapy 3 credits
ARTH 6234 Group Process 3 credits
ARTH 6235 Social and Cultural Diversity 3 credits
ARTH 6241 Assessment Procedures 3 credits
ARTH 6263 Ethics and Professionalism I 1 credit
ARTH 6264 Ethics and Professionalism II 2 credits
Total 17 credits
Will be advised into two courses below dependent upon previous coursework and experience
ARTH 6210 Counseling/Art Therapy Process 3 credits
ARTH 6211 Counseling/Art Therapy Theory 3 credits
ARTH 6271 Art Psychotherapy & Trauma I 3 credits
Total 6cr/23 credits
Additionally must take
ARTH 6281 Practicum in Art Therapy 1 credit (need 4)
Total 6cr/27 credits
Choose one or two below to equal 3 credits of specialization
ARTH 6207 Human Development: Child & Adolescent 2 credits
ARTH 6208 Human Development: Adults & Seniors 2 credits
ARTH 6212 Creativity & Symbolism 2 credits
ARTH 6233 Marital & Family Counseling Art Therapy 3 credits
ARTH 6243 Substance Abuse & Addictions 3 credits
ARTH 6265 Advanced Issues in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy 1 credit
ARTH 6272 Art Psychotherapy & Trauma II 3 credits
ARTH 6292 Special Project: Culminating Project 1 credit
Total 3cr/30 credits
Total Credits 30 credits
Visit the Art Therapy Practice Program website for additional information.