Art Therapy at Southwestern College
Your experience in the Art Therapy / Counseling program at Southwestern College will be a vibrant exploration of the art-filled therapeutic process. Our integrative approach not only honors the spiritual connection between soul and art, but positions our students for professional success after graduation.
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Santa Fe, The City Different, has recently been awarded the National Geographic World Legacy Award and is first in its category for Sense of Place. Their criteria for Sense of Place: “excellence in enhancing cultural authenticity, including using vernacular architecture and design, support for the protection of historic monuments, archeological sites, indigenous heritage, and artistic traditions.” While living in Santa Fe, you can immerse yourself in the rich cultural history and vibrant art scenes that embody our city and discover your own sense of place in the country's most historical state capital. World renowned cuisine, amazing outdoor recreation and continuous citywide events will ensure you always have something to do in your downtime.
About Southwestern College
Southwestern College is a consciousness-centered graduate school in Santa Fe, New Mexico offering Master’s Degrees in Counseling and Art Therapy/Counseling leading to licensure; we also offer specialty certificates for ongoing professional development. Our innovative curriculum integrates personal growth, consciousness, and holistic professional training in intimate experiential classrooms.
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You'll Explore the latest in Art Therapy/Counseling modalities
The Master’s program in Art Therapy/Counseling emphasizes the use of the visual arts as a therapeutic approach in clinical, educational, community and rehabilitation settings. While visual arts is the primary therapeutic modality, the creative process may be supported by classroom instruction and experiences in the use of drama, movement and music therapy. SWC also offers opportunities in Sandplay/Sandtray therapy.