Admissions Requirements for the M.A. in Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals
A master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or psychiatry
Six courses (18 semester credits or 27 quarter units) in undergraduate studio art coursework including:
Painting
3-D (i.e. sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making, wood carving, etc.)
Four studio art electives of the…
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1. How do I apply to a certificate program?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete this application form which will go to the admissions office. (There is a drop down menu where you can choose NEI Certificate Program Application.)
2. Do I have to complete the application in order to take a…
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We welcome your interest in our Master's degree program in Counseling (or the specialty area called Clinical Mental Health Counseling by CACREP and some state licensing boards). Southwestern College's Counseling program is fully approved by the Higher Learning Commission, and offers a number of distinctive advantages over most other clinical programs. The program can…
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Graduation Year - 2009
Zachary Campbell, MA
has been working in Coon Rapids, MN as the Assistant Director of Housing with Services for Mary T. Inc. Mary T. Inc. provides enhanced lifestyles through affordable rental housing, apartments for seniors, residential living, supportive services, hospice, and home health care. Zachary lives in Plymouth, MN with…
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Julie Knose
Hey all! I'm finally doing an alumni update, ten years later! I loved my time at Southwestern College in the Art Therapy program. Two months after graduation, I moved home to Ohio because my dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. He died four months later in…
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For those who want to be on the fast-track and complete in 2 years:
This option allows you to complete the program in 2 years, attending eight quarters straight.
However, Federal Direct student loans do not cover tuition costs,
which requires significant additional funding (scholarships, savings, gift or loan from family member, etc.) to cover tuition and living expenses.
This…
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New Earth Institute Community Lectures
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Mental health professionals may receive
2 CEUs approved by the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board for a $20 fee
Spring 2024 Community Lecture Schedule:
The Bare Bones: Exploring the Embodied Self in Ethical Decision Making
Presented by Kate Latimer, MA,…
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MA Honorary Scholarships
Southwestern College awards a number of Honorary Scholarships three times per year, during the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, to MA students enrolled in our Graduate Programs. These scholarships are available to degree-seeking students who are enrolled or preparing to enter a program and are taking at least 4 quarter units. The…
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Sometimes when “life” happens it feels like you are running to catch up! That was the case when I studied Consciousness here at Southwestern College. When selecting a topic to study in the consciousness class I chose “veganism.” At the time, I was not vegan, but I decided to try and eat vegan during that…
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Lynn Bishop is currently teaching English at the first Asian Waldorf High School located in Taiwan. Lynn also lectures on art therapy, teaches sandtray techniques, and leads workshops in integrated health care with her husband, Yung-Sen Chen, a classically trained doctor of Chinese medicine. Lynn reflected, “The keenly honed…
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In the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit that I am a film geek and child of the 80's. Bear with me.
That moment comes when you've been in grad school so long that you don't see how the training you are receiving has anything to do with working with clients. Perhaps that is…
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Dr. Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and the Stephen R. Setterberg, M.D., Faculty Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Minnesota TC. Dr. Lewis received his PhD from the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), working under Roger Ariew and Justin EH Smith in the History of Philosophy. His research focuses on concepts…
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Acquire Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), pass National Counselors Exam (NCE)
1,000 Direct Contact Hours Post-Graduation
100 Hours Supervision (at least 50 with an ATR, ATR-BC, ATRS)
Application to Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
Cost $125
Must have 3 letters of reference (at least one from an ATR)
Verification of Supervision and Client…
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Degree, College and Professional Programs
Student tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $626 per quarter unit. There is a general fee of $250 per student per quarter of attendance. The general fee covers, but is not limited to, such College expenses as classroom supplies, IT needs, library costs and examination and administrative fees. Tuition…
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I never thought that the coursework in a master’s degree in counseling would help me to survive a night of being stuck in Utah’s rugged, remote, and desolate Horseshoe Canyon. Nor would I have ever guessed that an education in counseling would help me transform my consciousness in a survival situation to be able to…
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Since 2006, Ecotherapy students at SWC have been reconnecting to Mother Earth by going on Wilderness Fasts, praying in sweat lodges, practicing Andean energy healing techniques, and participating in other indigenous healing ceremonies.
But how have these folks been applying what they learn, once they are out in the professional world of mental health? Here…
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Since beginning my apprenticeship as an art therapist/counselor in training here at SWC in 2014, I had my most challenging quarter in the spring of 2016. For the first two years I felt like I was doing a lot of personal transformation work in the safety of some of my cocoon-like classes. Since the beginning…
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In March 2020, we enjoyed our last "in-person" mural process on campus (Cracked Wide Open, March 2020). As we move to gathering together as a group this summer (August 2021), I wanted to take the time to review and share the steps that we took, the pivots that we twirled to make sure that our…
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My Journey With My Ally Plant, by Dr. Carol Parker
About 10 years ago while leading one of my first Wilderness Fast ceremonies in a remote location in Death Valley, I was shocked when a young woman named Ricki returned from her solo site laden with three-foot long stalks of Wild Tobacco. I had no…
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The following criteria must be fulfilled for admission to the Master's in Counseling.
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
The College recognizes the importance of life experience, letters of recommendation and personal motivation as indicators of academic readiness and success in the counseling field. These factors, along with a personal…
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These texts offer insight into the philosophies and methods behind ethical decision making in research design and execution. All books are accessible online and freely available to SWC students. To access just click the citation and enter the library's EBSCOhost login credentials, which can be obtained via the Library Group in Populi or by contacting…
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Southwestern College Student Complaint Policy
Student success and student satisfaction with our services are top priorities for Southwestern College. It is our goal to graduate self-reflective practitioners who will serve others through the professions of Counseling and Art Therapy. Service is core to our mission. It is in this light that our policy is aimed…
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