ART THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
GRIEF, LOSS & TRAUMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
PSYCHODRAMA AND ACTION METHODS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
TRANSFORMATIONAL ECOPSCYHOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TRAUMA STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Art Therapy Certificate Program

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The field of art therapy is rapidly growing and, as a result, many counselors and social workers are taking the opportunity to expand their skills in this richly rewarding area of study and practice. Southwestern College has offered art therapy programs since 1992. We are committed to providing a holistic, experiential and creative approach in education that enables students to have transformational experiences in their learning.

Students with a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field who meet the admissions criteria may enroll in the art therapy certificate program. Those who do not meet the above criteria to qualify for the certificate program may consider applying for the MA in Art Therapy program.

As an American Art Therapy Association (AATA) approved program, certificate graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Admissions requirements for the Certificate Program in Art Therapy can be reviewed at our online Admissions Office link for Certificate Programs.

Art Therapy Certificate Program Curriculum	Qtr Units
CN AT 581 Psychopathology	3
CN AT 660-2 Professional Ethics	4
AT 630-3 History of Art Therapy: Founders & Foundations	2
AT 643-2 History of Art Therapy: Current Trends	2
AT 692-2 Art Therapy Techniques: Studio Art	4
CN AT 510 Theories of Art Therapy	4
CN AT 523 Archetypal Psychology	4
AT Option Creative Modality	2
AT 665-2 Addiction Assessment & Treatment in Art Therapy	3
AT 652-2L Individual Practicum: Standards of Practice	2
AT 652-2 Advanced Counseling l: Standards of Practice, Individual Art Therapy	3
AT 664 Assessment in Art Therapy	4
AT 653 Advanced Counseling II: Group & Relationship Art Therapy	3
AT 653L Group & Relationship Practicum	2
AT 696 Multicultural Art Therapy with Diverse Populations	4
AT 698-2 Professional Seminar in Art Therapy: Case Consultation	2
AT 698-2L Art Therapy Internship	6
AT 698-3 Professional Seminar in Art Therapy: Professional Orientation	2
AT 698-3L Art Therapy Internship	6
Total Quarter Units	62