Art Therapy and Counseling
Major: Art Therapy and Counseling
Degree Awarded: Master of Arts (MA)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 90.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.2301
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 29-1129
About the Program
The graduate Art Therapy and Counseling program offers a progressive curriculum that integrates didactic, experiential, supervisory, and clinical experiences to prepare students for providing art therapy and counseling services in a range of settings. Students learn theories applied to art therapy practice and contemporary approaches that support their understanding of the healing aspects of the creative process. Emphasis is placed on the complex interactions among the client, the therapist, and the art process that promote therapeutic change. Students apply this knowledge in practicum and internship experiences offered in a variety of behavioral health and community settings, such as psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, schools, forensic settings, and shelters.
We provide educational experiences to promote professional development and multicultural competence conducive to the ethical, reflective, and socially-aware practice of art therapy. Our aim is to prepare professional art therapists capable of critical thinking with regard to the therapeutic use of art and the creative process while promoting respect for the diversity of human experiences.
For additional information about the program, visit the College of Nursing and Health Professions' Art Therapy and Counseling website.
Degree Requirements
| Core Courses | ||
| ARTS 501 | Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 502 | Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 504 | Human Psychological Development I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 509 | Human Psychological Development II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 505 | Clinical Diagnosis of Psychopathology I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 513 | Clinical Diagnosis of Psychopathology II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 506 | Professional Orientation and Ethics I | 1.0 |
| ARTS 606 | Professional Orientation and Ethics II | 3.0 |
| ARTS 507 | Group Dynamics in Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 508 | Introduction to Behavioral Research I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 515 | Introduction to Behavioral Research II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 601 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 604 | Career Counseling | 4.0 |
| ARTS 605 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 602 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 603 | Clinical Appraisal and Assessment I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 607 | Clinical Appraisal and Assessment II | 2.0 |
| Art Therapy Track Courses | ||
| ARTS 531 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Adults I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 532 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Adults II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 533 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Children I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 534 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Children II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 535 | Art Therapy Theory and Symbolism I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 536 | Art Therapy Theory and Symbolism II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 537 | Art Therapy Group Supervision I | 1.5 |
| ARTS 538 | Art Therapy Group Supervision II | 1.5 |
| ARTS 539 | Art Therapy Group Supervision III | 1.5 |
| ARTS 540 | Art Therapy Literature and Research | 1.0 |
| ARTS 541 | Jungian Psychology for Art Therapists | 2.0 |
| ARTS 542 | Group Dynamics: Art Therapy | 2.0 |
| ARTS 631 | Processes and Materials in Art Therapy & Counseling | 2.0 |
| ARTS 634 | Art Therapy Family Assessment | 1.0 |
| ARTS 635 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Art Therapy and Counseling | 2.0 |
| ARTS 636 | Studio Art for Art Therapists | 1.5 |
| ARTS 644 | Art Therapy Approaches to Trauma Treatment | 2.0 |
| ARTS 645 | Professional Identity in Art Therapy and Counseling | 1.0 |
| ARTS 647 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 648 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 649 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision III | 2.0 |
| Art Therapy Electives | 1.0 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Medical Art Therapy | ||
| Forensic Art Therapy | ||
| Art Therapy in an Education Setting | ||
| Clinical Education Courses | ||
| ARTS 510 | Clinical Practicum I: Observation | 1.0 |
| ARTS 511 | Clinical Practicum II | 1.0 |
| ARTS 512 | Clinical Practicum III | 1.0 |
| ARTS 610 | Clinical Internship I | 3.0 |
| ARTS 611 | Clinical Internship II | 3.0 |
| ARTS 612 | Clinical Internship III | 3.0 |
| Thesis | ||
| ARTS 621 | Thesis I | 1.0 |
| ARTS 622 | Thesis II | 1.0 |
| ARTS 623 | Thesis III | 1.0 |
| ARTS 624 | Thesis IV | 1.0 |
| Additional Electives | ||
| For Thesis Only | ||
| Independent Study in Creative Arts Therapy | ||
| Total Credits | 90.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 501 | Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 504 | Human Psychological Development I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 505 | Clinical Diagnosis of Psychopathology I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 510 | Clinical Practicum I: Observation | 1.0 |
| ARTS 506 | Professional Orientation and Ethics I | 1.0 |
| ARTS 531 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Adults I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 533 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Children I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 535 | Art Therapy Theory and Symbolism I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 537 | Art Therapy Group Supervision I | 1.5 |
| Term Credits | 15.5 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ARTS 502 | Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 507 | Group Dynamics in Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 508 | Introduction to Behavioral Research I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 511 | Clinical Practicum II | 1.0 |
| ARTS 513 | Clinical Diagnosis of Psychopathology II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 532 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Adults II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 534 | Art Therapy Assessment and Treatment for Children II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 536 | Art Therapy Theory and Symbolism II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 538 | Art Therapy Group Supervision II | 1.5 |
| Term Credits | 16.5 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ARTS 509 | Human Psychological Development II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 512 | Clinical Practicum III | 1.0 |
| ARTS 515 | Introduction to Behavioral Research II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 539 | Art Therapy Group Supervision III | 1.5 |
| ARTS 540 | Art Therapy Literature and Research | 1.0 |
| ARTS 541 | Jungian Psychology for Art Therapists | 2.0 |
| ARTS 542 | Group Dynamics: Art Therapy | 2.0 |
| ARTS 636 | Studio Art for Art Therapists | 1.5 |
| Term Credits | 13.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ARTS 604 | Career Counseling | 4.0 |
| ARTS 621 | Thesis I | 1.0 |
| Choose Art Therapy Elective | ||
| Forensic Art Therapy | ||
| Term Credits | 5.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ARTS 601 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 602 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 610 | Clinical Internship I | 3.0 |
| ARTS 622 | Thesis II | 1.0 |
| ARTS 631 | Processes and Materials in Art Therapy & Counseling | 2.0 |
| ARTS 644 | Art Therapy Approaches to Trauma Treatment | 2.0 |
| ARTS 647 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision I | 2.0 |
| Choose Art Therapy Elective | 1.0 | |
| Medical Art Therapy | ||
| Art Therapy in an Education Setting | ||
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| ARTS 603 | Clinical Appraisal and Assessment I | 2.0 |
| ARTS 605 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 611 | Clinical Internship II | 3.0 |
| ARTS 623 | Thesis III | 1.0 |
| ARTS 634 | Art Therapy Family Assessment | 1.0 |
| ARTS 635 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Art Therapy and Counseling | 2.0 |
| ARTS 645 | Professional Identity in Art Therapy and Counseling | 1.0 |
| ARTS 648 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision II | 2.0 |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| ARTS 606 | Professional Orientation and Ethics II | 3.0 |
| ARTS 607 | Clinical Appraisal and Assessment II | 2.0 |
| ARTS 612 | Clinical Internship III | 3.0 |
| ARTS 624 | Thesis IV | 1.0 |
| ARTS 649 | Art Therapy and Counseling Adv Group Supervision III | 2.0 |
| Term Credits | 11.0 | |
| Total Credit: 90.0 | ||
Creative Arts Therapies Department Faculty
Yasmine Awais, MAAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT, LPC (Art Institute of Chicago). Clinical Professor. Art therapy with diverse populations, art therapy in non-profit settings, clinical supervision.
Joke Bradt, PhD, MT-BC (Temple University). Associate Professor. Research in music therapy, chronic pain, systematic reviews.
Natalie Rae Carlton, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC (Leslie University) Director, Art Therapy MA Program. Associate Clinical Professor. New media and art therapy, social justice in art activities, transgender and LGBTQ identity.
Abby Dougherty, PhD, NCC, LPC (Walden University). Assistant Clinical Professor. Mindfulness in counseling and counselor education, relational-cultural theory, the use of creativity in counseling supervision, students with learning disabilities in higher education, and qualitative research.
Nancy Gerber, PhD, ATR-BC (Union Institute and University) Director, PhD Program in Creative Arts Therapies. Associate Clinical Professor. Art therapy assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults; modern psychoanalysis and art therapy; arts therapy education and doctoral education; arts based research and mixed methods research.
Sharon W. Goodill, PhD, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC (Union Institute and University) Chair, Department of Creative Arts Therapies. Clinical Professor. Medical dance/movement, mind/body studies, movement assessment for DMT, CAT research and leadership.
Scott Horowitz, MA, MT-BC, LPC (Drexel University) Director of Field Education. Clinical Instructor. Interdisciplinary practice and education, developmental models of clinical and practicum supervision, music therapy and neurodevelopmental populations.
Florence Ierardi, MM, MT-BC, LPC (Temple University) Director, Music Therapy and Counseling MA Program. Associate Clinical Professor. Clinical improvisation, trauma-informed music therapy, multicultural music therapy perspectives.
Girija Kaimal, EdD, MA (Harvard University). Assistant Professor. Art therapy, educational research, program evaluation, art therapy.
Dawn Morningstar, MCAT, VC-DMT, LP (Hahnemann University). Associate Clinical Professor. Specialty in working with children and adolescents, Dance/movement therapist at Drexel's Parkway Health and Wellness faculty practice outpatient clinic.
Michele D. Rattigan, MA, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC (MCP Hahnemann University) Coordinator of CAT Clinical Services. Assistant Clinical Professor.
Ellen Schelly-Hill, MMT, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC (Antioch NE Graduate School) Director of Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling MA Program. Associate Clinical Professor. Adults diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety, chronic pain and with histories of trauma; clinical supervision; ethics.
