Graduate Programs in

Art Therapy

For more information about the following graduate programs: M.Ed. in Art Education (with Art Therapy) MA in Counseling (with Art Therapy)Contact: Holly Feen, Ph.D., ATR-BC Associate Professor Art Therapy Program Coordinator 163 Community Arts Building Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 48202

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Art Therapy Admissions Requirements• A bachelor’s degree in art, art education, psychology or other related field.

• At least 18 semester hours in studio art, including drawing, painting, and sculpture or ceramics.

• 12-15 semester hours in psychology including general psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.

• Proficiency in drawing, painting, and sculpture. A portfolio of work is required (minimum ten prints or slides; CD submission is acceptable) demonstrating disciplined commitment to art making.

• Three letters of recommendation: Preferably one affirming the student’s academic ability, one from a qualified professional who can evaluate the student’s ability to work with people, and one character reference.

• Typed personal statement (approximately three pages) including reasons for wanting to pursue art therapy.

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What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of visual art making

as a way of expressing and working through emotional conflicts and of fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Art therapists work with individuals of all ages and abilities in clinical, educational, rehabilitative and studio settings.

Art Therapy at Wayne StateTo practice art therapy requires a master’s degree. Wayne State University offers two graduate degree programs leading to professional preparation in art therapy. The M.Ed. in Art Education with Concentration in Art Therapy is a 48-credit program that prepares students for art therapy careers. The MA in Counseling with an Area of Interest in Art Therapy prepares art therapist/counselors who are eligible to earn both art therapy and counseling credentials following graduation. Both programs have been awarded “Approval” (accreditation) by the American Art Therapy Association.

Art Therapy Program List of Required Courses

M.Ed.: Art Education/Art Therapy Concentration

3 Cr. AED 6320 Art Therapy: Introduction and Ethics3 Cr. AED 6340 Theory of Art Therapy3 Cr. AED 7500 Multicultural Issues in Art Ed./Art Therapy3 Cr. EDP 7370 Psychopathology3 Cr. AED 7300 Studio Art Therapy 3 Cr. AED 7310 Art Therapy with Groups3 Cr. AED 7380 Art Therapy Practicum3 Cr. AED 7330 Art Therapy in the Schools: Assessment and Practice3 Cr. AED 7340 Art Therapy with Adults: Assessment and Practice6 Cr. AED 7890 Art Therapy Internship3 Cr. TED 7000 Intro Master’s Seminar: Research in Art Therapy3 Cr. ED 7999 Terminal Masters Seminar 3 Cr. AED 6360 Aspects of Art Therapy (choose 3 1-Cr. Aspects classes).

CHOOSE 3 (Core Classes):

2 Cr. EDP 5450* Child Psychology2 Cr. EDP 5480* Adolescent Psychology 2 Cr. EDP 7350* Learning Process (*choose one)2 Cr. CED 6700 The Role of the Teacher in Guidance2 Cr. EER 7610 Evaluation and Measurement2 Cr. EHP 7600 Philosophy of Education2 Cr. SED 7050 Inclusive Education

48 Cr. Total

MA in Counseling/ Area of Interest in Art Therapy

3 Cr. AED 6320 Art Therapy: Introduction and Ethics3 Cr. AED 6340 Theory of Art Therapy3 Cr. AED 7500 Multicultural Issues in Art Education/Art Therapy3 Cr. AED 7330 Art Therapy in the Schools: Assessment and Practice3 Cr. AED 7340 Art Therapy with Adults: Assessment and Practice3 Cr. AED 7300 Studio Art Therapy1 Cr. AED 6360 Aspects of Art Therapy: AT with Families2 Cr. AED 6360 Aspects of Art Therapy: (take two additional one-credit Aspects classes). 3 Cr. CED 6070 Intro to Counseling3 Cr. CED 6080 Theories of Counseling2 Cr. CED 7000 Intro to Group Work2 Cr. CED 7010 Group Counseling Participation3 Cr. CED 7040 Techniques in Counseling3 Cr. CED 7080 Career Development3 Cr. RCI 7515 Fundamentals of Psychiatric Disabilities 4 Cr. EDP 7410 Human Developmental Psychology3 Cr. CED 7120 Vocational Assessment and Planning3 Cr. CED 7730 Cultural Diversity in Mental Health Treatment and Research 3 Cr. EER 7640 Fundamentals of Research2 Cr. AED 7380 Art Therapy Practicum 2 Cr. CED 7150 Counseling Practicum 3 Cr. AED 7890 Art Therapy Internship3 Cr. CED 7020 Counseling Internship3 Cr. ED 7999 Terminal Master’s Seminar (Art Therapy) 3 Cr. CED 7030 Cslg. & Consult. in Community Agency2 Cr. CED 6720 Workshop in Sub. Abuse2 Cr. CED 6720 Workshop in Human Sexuality

73 Cr. TOTAL (excluding prerequisites)

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A view of the Art Building from the College of Education