Program Overview

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy

Overview

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy is designed for practicing professionals who wish to become a licensed professional counselor. This program teaches students how to use artistic experiences to aid health, healing, human growth, and development with a wide variety of populations and ages.

Program Details

• Program Location: Online
• Program Requirements: A minimum of 18 semester credit hours
• Program Courses:
  • Expressive Arts Therapies (PYC 8132): Examines theories, techniques, and applications of play, art, music, dance, and other expressive therapeutic approaches.
  • Application and Integration of Expressive Arts Therapies (PYC 8172): Integration of counseling foundational coursework and art applications and approaches.
  • Principles, Techniques, and Practices of Expressive Arts Therapy (PYC 8312): Examines principles and techniques for clinical practice of art therapy in residential, out-patient, and private practice settings.
  • Clinical Issues in Expressive Arts Therapy (PYC 8342): Advanced study of Expressive Arts Therapy assessment, treatment planning, and techniques as applied to selected client disorders and issues in education and clinical practice.
  • Advanced Special Topics: Counseling (PYC 8552): Advanced elective graduate topics in the field of Counseling.
  • Field Placement (PYF 8600): Course designed to develop counseling skills through practical application in a counseling setting.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, students may seek jobs that require art therapy certifications, such as:

• Art therapist
• Psychotherapist
• Social worker
• Counselor
• And more

Accreditation

Ottawa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within the institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field, including the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).