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Degree Requirements

This 62 credit-hour program, approved by the American Art Therapy Association, consists of 32 credits of art therapy course work combined with 30 credits of transpersonal counseling psychology and contemplative studies. Students also participate in a minimum of 180 direct art contact hours of studio-based work.

First year, fall
PSYT 604 Foundations of Art Therapy: Studio and Practicum (3)
PSYT 611 Helping Relationships I (3)
PSYT 621 Psychology of Meditation I: Mindfulness Training (3)
PSYT 634 History and Theory of Art Therapy (3)
SUBTOTAL 12
   
First year, spring
PSYT 661 Helping Relationships II (3)
PSYT 670 Transpersonal Psychology (3)
PSYT 704 Group Dynamics and Leadership: AT (3)
PSYT 720 Meditation Practicum I: Cultivating Awareness (1)
SUBTOTAL 10
Second year, fall
PSYT 610 Human Growth and Development through the Life Span (3)
PSYT 721 Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling (3)
PSYT 734 Counseling for Child and Adolescent Populations (Art Therapy Students Only) (3)
PSYT 740 Psychopathology (2)
SUBTOTAL 11
   
Second year, spring
PSYT 624 Art Therapy Studio (2)
PSYT 660 Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling (3)
PSYT 668 Counseling Practicum (3)
PSYT 754 Art Therapy Skills IV: Adult Populations and Family Systems (4)
SUBTOTAL 12
Third year, fall
PSYT 700 Research and Program Evaluation (3)
PSYT 804 Internship I: Art Therapy (2)
PSYT 814 Professional Identity and Ethics I: Art Therapy (3)
PSYT 824 Internship Studio Methods I (0.5)
SUBTOTAL 8.5
   
Third year, spring
PSYT 759 Transitions, Lifestyles and Career Development (3)
PSYT 844 Internship Studio Methods II (0.5)
PSYT 854 Internship II: Art Therapy (2)
PSYT 864 Professional Identity and Ethics II: Art Therapy (3)
SUBTOTAL 8.5
TOTAL CREDITS 62
   
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