College
College of Health Professions
Degree
Certificate
Campus
East Falls
Format
On Campus
Duration
1 - 2 Years
Curriculum
The certificate programs requirements are as follows:
- Certificate Program - 15 credit program for clinicians seeking to gain and incorporate art therapy skills into practice
- Professional Certificate Program and Internship Supervision - 30 credit plus internship program for clinicians seeking national credentialing as an Art Therapist
Course Progression
Year 1
Summer
- History and Theory of Art History
- Ethics, Standards and Professional Orientation in Art Therapy
- Studio and Techniques of Art Therapy
Spring
- Human Growth and Development (Professional Certificate Only)
Year 2
Summer
- Advanced Group, Couples and Family Art Therapy Process
Fall
- Childhood Trauma and Play Therapy
- Art Therapy Internship I (Professional Certificate Only)
Spring
- Advanced Interventions in Trauma Counseling (Professional Certificate Only)
- Art Therapy Assessment
- Art Therapy Internship II