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• COUN 7500: History/Theory Coun Consult AT

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate level course examines the history of art therapy through studying its founding members, related disciplines and traditional populations. This is accomplished in a reflective manner to help students relate the history of the profession to current practices in art therapy. Theoretical foundations relating to counseling and consultation in art therapy are explored as they relate to current practices in the profession. Prerequisites: Art Therapy Concentration / Post Master's Certificate in Art Therapy
  ShareCOUN 7500 - History/Theory Coun Consult AT

• COUN 7510: Media & Materials Art Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate level course offers foundational knowledge and skills needed to differentiate the therapeutic properties of various media, materials, and the creative process. The course explores a variety of media and their application with diverse individuals and groups. The use of imagery, creativity, symbolism, and metaphor are discussed. Personal art-making is utilized to maintain a creative process, assist in self- awareness, promote well-being, and guide professional practice. Prerequisites: Art Therapy Concentration / Post Master's Certificate in Art Therapy.
  ShareCOUN 7510 - Media & Materials Art Therapy

• COUN 7520: Clinical and Group Art Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate level course teaches group art therapy and counseling leadership skills, group dynamics, group developmental stages, theories, methods, and ethics. There are two components to this course: classroom didactics and experiential group art therapy counseling experiences. Students analyze group art therapy counseling experiences and become familiar with the theoretical knowledge, skills and models of group art therapy counseling. Prerequisites: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
  ShareCOUN 7520 - Clinical and Group Art Therapy

• COUN 7530: Art Therapy Prac & Assessment

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate level course provides a comprehensive understanding of art-based assessments for the art therapist. The historical background, development and use of projective techniques and diagnostic tools are examined. Methods of administration and interpretation of the assessment techniques are presented. Strengths and weaknesses of these techniques are explored. Included in the examination is the formulation of treatment goals and objectives, statistical concepts including reliability and validity, group approaches to assessment, and an understanding how the psychological health and cultural identifiers are manifested in the art process and product. Prerequisites: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
  ShareCOUN 7530 - Art Therapy Prac & Assessment

• COUN 7540: Prof Fun, Stdrd, Ethcs Art Thr

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This graduate level course explores the professional practice of art therapy including an examination of the laws, ethics, and related issues impacting the profession. Aspects of professional functioning, including supervision, professional identity/roles, boundaries, relationships to other mental health providers, cultural humility, and self-regulation are analyzed. Organizational structures, resume building and interviewing skills are investigated. The process of credentialing and licensure are explored. Prerequisites: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
  ShareCOUN 7540 - Prof Fun, Stdrd, Ethcs Art Thr

• COUN 7550: Intro to Art Therapy Research

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The Research Project in Art Therapy provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their proficiency in the field of art therapy before completing their MA in Counseling - Art Therapy track. This course provides an overview of art therapy research, research methods and assessment of research writing. Prerequisite: COUN 7580
  ShareCOUN 7550 - Intro to Art Therapy Research

• COUN 7560: Adv Research in Art Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides students the support and direction to implement their final research project in art therapy. The research project in art therapy provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their proficiency in the field of art therapy before completing their MA in Counseling - Art Therapy. This entails the completion of a manuscript, project, or thesis in which students synthesize previous theory and practice and extend their learning in their chosen area of interest. Prerequisite: COUN 7550
  ShareCOUN 7560 - Adv Research in Art Therapy

• COUN 7580: Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This field experience provides counseling students with the opportunity for development of counseling skills under supervision. A focus is placed on the application of theory and the development of counseling skills with a diverse client demographic. Prerequisites: COUN 7150 and COUN 7540
  ShareCOUN 7580 - Practicum

• COUN 7590: Internship

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This clinical field experience provides post-practicum counseling students with the opportunity for continued development of counseling skills under supervision. A focus is placed on the application of theory and the development of counseling skills with a diverse client demographic. Prerequisite: COUN 7580
  ShareCOUN 7590 - Internship

• COUN 7600: Current Trends in Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores contemporary practice in Art Therapy, current trends, and new developments in the field. This course introduces students to current research and education in Art Therapy and related practice that have impacts on contemporary thinking in Art Therapy.
  ShareCOUN 7600 - Current Trends in Art Therapy