201  History and Theory of Art Therapy (2)
Art therapy history an theory, milestones and practitioners, and the development of art therapy as a distinct therapeutic practice. Overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art therapy. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall)

203  Studio/Technique of Art Therapy (3)
Direct experience of the therapeutic utility and psychological influence of art processes and materials. Identifying the effect of art-making leading to assessment and intervention strategies. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall)

205  Marital and Family Art Therapy/Counseling (3)
Principles of work with couples and families, including an overview of systems theories and stages of family life cycle development. The use of art techniques for evaluation of family dynamics. Videotaped observation of family art evaluations in clinical settings. Intervention strategies will address cultural issues and ethical considerations. (Fall)

207  Child Art Therapy (2)
Practical, theoretical, and ethical considerations involved in treating children in clinical and educational settings. Application of art therapy and counseling principles and practice for diverse child populations. Development of interventions for varied DSM-IV diagnoses. (Fall)

208  Adolescent Art Therapy (2)
Practical, theoretical, and ethical considerations involved in treating adolescents in clinical and educational settings. Assessment and treatment issues integrating the use of art techniques specifically designed for this population. Application of art therapy and counseling principles and practice for diverse adolescent populations. Development of interventions for varied DSM-IV diagnoses. (Spring)

211  Survey of Art Therapy (3)
Non-degree art therapy overview course. Recommended for those with an interest in art therapy. (Spring and Summer)

220  Research Methods (3)
Planning, conducting, and evaluating relevant methodology, including qualitative and quantitative approaches and basic statistics. Importance of research in the psychotherapy professions, ethical and legal considerations, and the use of research to assess effectiveness of mental health and art therapy services. (Spring)

224  Counseling/Art Therapy Process (3)
Theoretical and clinical dimensions of counseling and art therapy explored through study of current research, reading and discussion of diverse elements affecting the therapeutic process. Course will emphasize understanding of goals of each phase of treatment, development of the therapeutic alliance, assessment of client readiness, therapeutic techniques and interventions as practiced in short and long-term treatment. (Fall)

225  Counseling/Art Therapy Theory (3)
Overview of major theories in counseling and psychotherapy in light of the creative process and other aspects of the clinical practice of art therapy. Discussion of client art and art-making, and the therapeutic encounter and treatment, as influenced by attachment, trauma, psychoneurobiology and multicultural issues. Prerequisite: ArTh 224. (Fall)

228  Psychopathology/Art and Diagnosis (3)
Criteria of psychiatric diagnoses, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) multiaxial system, theories of psychopathology, and relevant literature. Evaluation of potential indicators of functional and organic disorders in behavior and artwork of clients. Ethical issues, cultural and environmental influences on diagnostic categorization. Basic introduction to psychopharmacology. Open to non-degree students with permission of instructor. (Spring)

230  Social and Cultural Diversity (3)
Consideration of cultural and racial stereotypes, prejudices, and biases that interfere with effective treatment of patients that are racially, ethnically, and otherwise diverse. Investigation of the role of the art therapist in social justice, advocacy, and conflict resolution. Exploration of the therapist's heritage, expectations, and values; racial identity development; information about the unique mental health needs of selected groups; skills for multicultural counseling. (Spring and Summer)

231  Human Development and Art Therapy (3)
Human psychological and artistic development across the life span, theories of personality development, cultural and environmental influences. Familiarity with human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior. (Fall)

240  Ethics and Professionalism (3)
Provides an exploration of the professional role of art therapists with regards to function and relationships with other mental health professions. Emphasis is on professional identity, ethics and the ethical practice of art therapy including familiarity with ethical standards of AATA and ATCB as well as ACA, and other related fields. Knowledge of professional organizations, credentialing and licensure, public policy, advocating for the profession, and client advocacy.(Spring)

280  Assessment Procedures (3)
Fundamentals of art therapy assessment, statistical concepts including reliability and validity, selection of the assessment tool, and familiarity with a variety of specific art therapy instruments and procedures used in appraisal and evaluation. Understanding of developmental levels, cultural factors, psychopathology, and psychological health manifested in artwork and art-making. Administration and documentation of art therapy assessment, formulation of treatment goals, objectives, and strategies related to assessment and evaluation. (Spring)

275  Group Process (3)
Theoretical and experiential understanding of group art therapy and counseling methods and skills. Principles of group dynamics, therapeutic factors, member roles and behaviors, leadership styles and approaches, selection criteria, and short- and long-term group process. (Summer)

285  Special Projects (1-3)

289  Special Topics (1-3)

Connections between art therapy and other disciplines; new developments in the field.

290  Advanced Issues in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy (1-3)
Overview and application of one or more treatment models or theories to various mental and emotional disorders. Connections between the practice of art therapy and the techniques of other disciplines. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

295  Culminating Project (1)
Step-by-step guidance in composing and writing practicum paper, a synthesis and integration of graduate study in art therapy. (Spring)

291 - 294  Practicum in Art Therapy (1-2)
900 hours of clinical fieldwork in a professional setting. Supervised clinical experience with clients or patients in psychiatric, rehabilitation, and education settings with children, adolescents and adults. On-site individual supervision by clinical instructors; on-campus group supervision by faculty. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall, Spring)

This list does not replace what is listed on the University Bulletin.