SPIRITUALLY INFORMED
POST GRADUATE
ART THERAPY CERTIFICATE

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This post graduate certificate program is designed for those who have completed a Master’s degree in Pastoral Psychology, Social Sciences, Expressive Art Therapy, Health Science, Theology or a related field and who are interested in integrating theologically and spiritually informed art therapy into their professional practice. This program is open to people from any faith tradition. Upon completion of the educational components of the program, students may be eligible to apply these components towards the process of registration as an art therapist. This may require additional supervised clinical hours and it is the student’s responsibility to consult directly with their chosen registering association. The Spiritually Informed Post Graduate Art Therapy Certificate Program is an approved art therapy training program with The Canadian Art Therapy Association.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Master’s Degree in a related discipline from a recognized university/college (GPA minimum72%-see Admissions Policy).

  2. Academic background in counselling and/or some experience in a helping role are desirable.

  3. Background in studio art and/or some experience with the artistic creative process are desirable.

  4. A readiness to integrate spiritually informed training into professional practice.

  5. Upon successful admission to the Program, students will be required to produce a Security Clearance Check.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Application deadlines:  September 1 and February 1
Admission Interview Day: February 24, 2012
Orientation Day for new students: Apri 28, 2012

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 30 credits 

ART THERAPY COURSES/PROJECT (30 credits)

PPSYC5841 Introduction to Art Therapy (3cr)
PPSYC5830 Theories/Art Therapy Training Grp I (3cr)
PPSYC5828 Theories/Art Therapy Training Grp II (3cr)
PPSYC5845 Child and Adolescent Art Therapy (3cr)
PPSYC5879 Issues of Professional Practice/
Interventions in Art Therapy I (3cr)
PPSYC5880 Issues of Professional Practice/
Interventions in Art Therapy II (3cr)
PPSYC5881 Art Therapy History/Theoretical Found (3cr)
PPSYC5878*Counselling Practicum (Art Therapy) (6cr)

*This 6-credit practicum course will consist of 350 hours of direct client contact, and 350 hours of indirect services, with supervision by a Registered Art Therapist, over two practicum placements. The art therapy counselling practica should be arranged so as to meet the student's desired Professional Association requirements.

Final Project (3cr)

PRE OR CO-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
27 credits
The following courses may be undergraduate or graduate and can be considered pre-requisites or co-requisites. Co-requisite refers to completing the requirements while in the art therapy certificate program of study. They may have been used toward another degree. Note: students who plan to apply to the MAPPC (Art Therapy Specialization) program and use the Art Therapy Certificate towards the requirements of that degree must have completed the pre/co-requisite courses at a graduate level and the courses cannot have been used for another degree.

THREE STUDIO ART/ART THERAPY STUDIO COURSES (9 credits)
Courses in studio art/art therapy studio allow the learner to gain experience in working with art materials and processes. These courses may be taken at St Stephen’s College, or at other institutions; however, they need the Art Therapy Associate Chair’s approval to ensure that they meet the learner’s training goals.

FOUR PSYCHOLOGY/METHODOLOGY COURSES
(12 credits)
Lifespan Psychology (3cr)
Abnormal Psychology (3cr)
Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy (3cr)
Research Methods (3cr)

TWO THEOLOGY COURSES (6 credits)
SSC582 Pastoral Theology and Counselling (3cr)
SSC589 Theological Reflection/Pract of Ministry (3cr)

THERAPY (0 credit)
20 hours of personal therapy with a certified counsellor is considered a minimum during training in order to provide an opportunity for students to address personal issues as they relate to their professional development as an art therapist. A letter from the therapist is required, stating dates the therapy took place.