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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARTH 600 Theories in Art Therapy
Study of theoretical framework of the field of art therapy, the technical qualities of art media and the development of therapeutic responses.

ARTH 602 Drawing and Painting for the Art Therapist - Studio
Various drawing and painting media will be introduced with an emphasis upon the progression from restrictive to expansive self-expression. The media's applicability and relationship to the emotional realm will be explored.

ARTH 604 Clayworks for the Art Therapist - Studio
Study and experimentation of the various concepts, media and techniques of clay. Discussion of the relationship of the powers of creating art and its direct application to the human psyche.

ARTH 605 History and Philosophy of Art Therapy
A survey course in the history of art therapy as it developed in the United States and Europe from 1940-present. Also included is an in-depth exploration of the different philosophies which have emerged and which continue to evolve in contemporary practice.

ARTH 607 Clinical Group Methods in Art Therapy
Exploration of the practice of group psychotherapy. In this course, major theories and research findings will be addressed as they apply to group practice in the field of art therapy. In-depth exploration of drawing, painting and sculpture for their diagnostic value and review of specific clinical interpretations.

ARTH 609 Special Populations and Topics in Child Art Therapy
In-depth survey of different populations being served by art therapists, including autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, borderline, depression, sensory deficits, developmental disabilities, and other disorders of childhood.

ARTH 611 Therapeutic Systems in Family Art Therapy
Exploration of the practice of family art psychotherapy. In this course, major family systems theories, methods and treatment interventions will be addressed as they apply to family art therapy.

ARTH 614 & 615 Internship I & II : Supervision Seminar
In-depth field experience, under the direct supervision of a registered art therapist. Each internship requires 350 hours on site. Population requirements: one internship with adults, one with children or adolescents. The seminar provides an atmosphere for interns to reflect upon this experience which leads to further integration and synthesis. Students will present case studies on an individual or group process.

ARTH 616 Clinical Projectives and Art Based Assessments
This course will focus on classic clinical projectives such as the House –Tree –Person (HTP) and the Draw –a- Person clinical projective (DAP). Additionally graphomotor or expressive analysis of drawings will be emphasized. A variety of art –based assessment measures will be introduced throughout this course with case examples focusing the diagnostic aspects of the clinical art therapy process.

ARTH 706 Research Methods
This course will give the graduate Art Therapy student a basic overview of developing and documenting research. Students will learn the role of the Institutional Review Board and write a formal IRB that will involve either a mock trial or formal presentation.

ARTH 707 Thesis Research
Research and preparation of the thesis. Working both in class and on an individual basis, students will select a topic and develop a review of the relevant literature in the field which comprises the first half of the thesis.

ARTH 708 Thesis
Completion of thesis including presentation of the case materials, visual productions and analysis including a discussion and conclusion.