The Quimby Memorial Library is here to support the research needs of our students at Southwestern College. Below you will find a list of online databases, peer-reviewed open access journals, and scholarly based search engines that may be utilized any time --24/7-- away from the campus. In addition to these services, we also offer…
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One of the many blessings of living in the Southwest is the ability to reach amazing geological locations within a day span. Over the holiday break, I had the opportunity to go to Zion National Park, the most visited and beloved National Park that I have been to thus far. Zion National Park is between…
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Contributors: Emilah DeToro, Magdalena Karlick, Seren Morris, Virginia Padilla-Vigil, and April Vogel
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty at Southwestern College had to quickly mobilize to transition courses from face-to-face to online synchronous delivery. This, of course, created numerous challenges, the most significant being, how to maintain the spirit of transformational…
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Hello There!
Please enjoy the art, and words about the art processes that are posted here.
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The blog is intended to inspire the creator within in us all by both seeing various mediums used, as well as reading how the pieces have been created and what they mean to the artist. We will…
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These texts offer insight into the philosophies and methods behind ethical decision making in research design and execution. All books are accessible online and freely available to SWC students. To access just click the citation and enter the library's EBSCOhost login credentials, which can be obtained via the Library Group in Populi or by contacting…
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Your Experience & Success in the Program
Your experience in the Art Therapy / Counseling program at Southwestern College will be a vibrant exploration of the art-filled therapeutic process. Our integrative approach not only honors the spiritual connection between soul and art, it also positions our students for professional success after graduation.
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The following criteria must be fulfilled for admission to the Master's in Counseling.
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
The College recognizes the importance of life experience, letters of recommendation and personal motivation as indicators of academic readiness and success in the counseling field. These factors, along with a personal…
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The following criteria must be fulfilled for admission to the Master's program in Art Therapy/Counseling:
1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
The College recognizes the importance of life experience, references and personal motivation as indicators of academic success in the art therapy field. These factors, along with a personal statement which describes professional…
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Admissions Requirements for the M.A. in Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals
A master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or psychiatry
Six courses (18 semester credits or 27 quarter units) in undergraduate studio art coursework including:
Painting
3-D (i.e. sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making, wood carving, etc.)
Four studio art electives of the…
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There are many gems to be discovered in the summertime throughout New Mexico. The summer temperatures in lower elevation areas of New Mexico range from 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit. The higher elevation locations of NM reach the 70s in the peak of summer. These temperatures are perfect for shorts and tank tops with plenty of sunscreen!…
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This unique trans-disciplinary doctoral program is designed to prepare you as a regenerative leader to navigate the complexities of changing the old story of separation, domination, competition and control into the emerging story of cooperation, compassion, connection and capacity to regenerate broken social systems and struggling ecosystems. Relationships based on authentic partnership…
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The New Earth Institute of Southwestern College is now offering a new branch of courses that we are calling, “Community Education for Personal Growth and Transformation.” These courses are designed for the general public as part of the college’s commitment to raising the collective consciousness as we usher in a “New Earth” that awakens us…
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From 2002 through 2010, I went on storm chasing trips to the Great Plains around Texas almost every spring. Toward the end of these years, I started getting more insight into the psychological roots of my fascination with storms, and I stopped doing as much storm chasing. I wrote the following piece in the spring…
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If you have the motivation for self-discovery and the academic background to pursue a rigorous graduate degree in the fields of counseling, art therapy, consciousness, or regenerative leadership, your graduate school search will lead you to Southwestern College.
Southwestern offers a holistic perspective in all our degree programs, whether you seek a Master's degree in…
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Registering at Southwestern College
Registering for New Earth Institute (NEI) and Certificate Program Coursework
You may register for a course in NEI or a certificate program once the quarterly course schedule is released. The schedule will list the New Earth Institute certificate courses offered during that quarter. Many of these courses are offered in…
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We welcome your interest in our Master's degree program in Counseling (or the specialty area called Clinical Mental Health Counseling by CACREP and some state licensing boards). Southwestern College's Counseling program is fully approved by the Higher Learning Commission, and offers a number of distinctive advantages over most other clinical programs. The program can…
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By Deborah Schroder
So Scruff and I have become pretty close during the pandemic. He doesn’t share his face on social media but he let me use a stand-in so you could see where he lives. He lives around and under the pretty little bridge in the back of campus. I walk out that way…
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Need to perform research, track down hard sources, and edit/enhance photos for an assignment? Looking for easy, web-based presentation software? Want options for web-based storage? Quimby's your hookup.
On this page you'll find a number of free, web-based solutions for a multitude of needs you might have as a student, artist, or human being (or…
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Visioning and vision-based action are two interrelating, reciprocal expressions of regenerative leadership. Jaffa Frank, Ph.D.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW
The Ph.D. in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership requires completion of 75 quarter units. Students may complete all requirements within three years in 11 ten-week quarters. Students may also opt for part-time enrollment and complete within five…
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This week has been one of manifesting intentions.
Yesterday morning began as any other here on the compound. The mountain summits rose majestically unabashed by gathering clouds. The dogs scurried to my door and I exited my casa to make my morning coffee. The Women of Maras began to arrive shortly before nine…
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Since so many of our students come to us from out of state, many want to explore the region and there is so much here to discover and experience! Chaco Canyon is an ancient site that is popular to visit. I will share my experience here just to give you a flavor....
Chaco is only…
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Sylvan Schneider goes on a Vision Quest at Southwestern College, and shares his experience....…
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Rose Brusaferro, PhD, is an environmental educator and research scientist in the Baltimore-DC metro, specifically the ancestral lands of the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe. She is currently the Director of Nature Preschool at Woodend Nature Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brusaferro’s Doctorate in Sustainability Education and Master of Science in Environmental Science have prepared her for…
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