Coursework

The curriculum and sequence of coursework for individual programs is listed on the following links:
MA in Counseling
MA in Art Therapy
MA in Counseling with Concentration in Grief, Loss and Trauma


M.A. Art Therapy: Year One Curriculum

Course
Quarter Units
 
Counseling Theory and Practice
4
 
Applied Theories of Human Development
4
 
Psychopathology
3
 
Psychology of Altruism
2
 
History of Art Therapy: Founders & Foundations
2
 
Psychology of Consciousness I: Ontology
5
 
Group Dynamics
4
 
Theories of Art Therapy
4
 
Art Therapy Techniques: Studio Art
4
 
Psychology of Consciousness II: Paradigm Shifts and Change Agents
5
 
Archetypal Psychology
4
 
Multicultural Art Therapy with Diverse Populations
4
 
Foundations in Human Science Research
4
 
     
Total Year One Quarter Units:
49
 

M.A. Art Therapy: Year Two Curriculum

Course
Quarter Units
 
Advanced Counseling I: Standards of Practice, Individual Art Therapy
3
 
Individual Practicum: Standards of Practice
2
 
Assessment in Art Therapy
4
 
Professional Ethics in Art Therapy
4
 
Addiction Assessment and Treatment in Art Therapy
3
 
Creative Modality or Community Education Elective
2
 
Advanced Counseling II: Group and Relationship Art Therapy
3
 
Group and Relationship Practicum
2
 
History of Art Therapy: Current Trends
2
 
Career and Life Development
4
 
Clinical Art Therapy with Families
3
 
Professional Seminar in Art Therapy: Case Consultation
2
 
Art Therapy Internship
6
 
Professional Seminar in Art Therapy: Professional Orientation
2
 
Art Therapy Internship
6
 
 
 
Total Year Two Quarter Units:
48
 

 


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