Art Therapy and Creativity Development M.P.S.

Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development

By educating art and dance therapy students to become accomplished clinicians, graduates of the Creative Arts Therapy Department help individuals with mental health issues reach their full potential. The integration of theoretical and experiential learning forms the basis of the department’s educational process and creates a curriculum rich in critical and creative thinking to help students adopt innovative solutions to clinical issues. Creative Arts Therapy aims to create committed professionals who, through their chosen art form, apply the creative process and aesthetic decision making to become leaders in the creative arts therapy field. For information about our Spring/Summer Intensive format which includes the same course content, please visit our Spring/Summer Intesive webpage under Creative Arts Therapy.

Our tradition of teaching creative arts therapies is rooted in psychodynamic theory. We offer a historical perspective on the evolution of the field leading to current applications of practice in a variety of settings. Our program combines the power of non-verbal communication, artistic process, and embodied creative action. Our students develop self-awareness and recognition of their unique attributes through experiential learning.  They acquire an increased sense of self and resiliency which is translated to their work as creative arts therapists. Learning objectives for the M.P.S. in Art Therapy and Creativity Development, the M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy, and the M.P.S. in Art Therapy (Special Education) are as follows:

• Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of creative arts therapy theory.
• Students will be able to apply theory to practice.
• Students will be able to facilitate a creative, therapeutic process within their discipline.
• Students will demonstrate sufficient self examination leading to respect and responsibility in aspiring to advance the welfare of clients.
• Students will be able to operate within a treatment team and function within an institutional setting.
• Students will be able to demonstrate skills of a scholar-researcher and contributor to the field.

Curriculum

MPS in Art Therapy and Creativity Development Req, 2012

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

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ADT-641 Creative Arts Therapy I I OR
ADT-621 Creative Arts Therapy Special Education I

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ADT-645 Group Creative Arts Therapy I OR
ADT-625 Group Creative Arts Therapy Special Education I

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TECH-634 Materials in Creative Art Therapy OR
TECH-635 Materials in Creative Arts Therapy - Special Education

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ADT OR
ADT-671 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision - Special Education I

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Semester 2

Complete the following courses.

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ADT-642 Creative Arts Therapy II OR
ADT-622 Creative Arts Therapy Special Education II

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SS-640 Development Of Personality I

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ADT-662 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision II OR
ADT-672 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision - Special Education II

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ADT-647 Art Diagnosis

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ADT-632 Research and Thesis OR
ADT-633 Research and Thesis Therapies - Special Education

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Semester 3

Complete these courses.

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ADT-649 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy I: Adults OR
ADT-651 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy I: Developmentally Disabled OR
ADT-653 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy I: Children and Adolescents

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ADT-688 Family Art Therapy

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SS-630 Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Issues

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ADT-663 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision III OR
ADT-673 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision - Special Education III

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SS-650

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Semester 4

Complete these courses Plus 3 credits Electives.

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ADT-650 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy II: Adults OR
ADT-652 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy II: Developmentally Disabled OR
ADT-654 Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Therapy II: Children and Adolescents

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ADT-664 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision IV OR
ADT-674 Fieldwork Experience and Supervision - Special Education IV

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ADT-646 Group Creative Arts Therapy II OR
ADT-626 Group Creative Art Therapy Special Education II

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SS-660

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