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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy | Graduate Degree Program

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy

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With a certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Ottawa University, you can take an arts-based approach to counseling and psychotherapy that integrates various expressive disciplines to assist individuals in self-expression and self-discovery. Expressive arts therapy for children and adults has been effective when traditional counseling may not reach certain individuals.

Designed for practicing professionals who wish to become a licensed professional counselor, our expressive arts therapy courses will teach you how to use artistic experiences to aid health, healing, human growth and development with a wide variety of populations and ages.

Expressive therapy skills in visual arts, movement, drama, music and writing can be powerful tools when used to foster deep personal and community development.

Ottawa University offers an Expressive Arts Therapy certificate in Arizona designed to help you pursue the art therapy career you want. Upon completion, you may seek jobs that require art therapy certifications, such as:

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

For more information on our CAGS in Expressive Art Therapy or any of Ottawa University's certificate programs, contact us today.

Requirements for art therapy certifications/licenses vary state to state. Students are responsible for checking the requirements for their respective states.

 

Expressive Arts Therapy is offered at the following locations.

  • Online

 Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate

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Requires a minimum of 15 credit hours. Additional hours (PYF 8600) may be required if student does not hold licensure or have counseling experience. 

PYC 8132 | Expressive Arts Therapies (3 Credits)
Examines theories, techniques and applications of play, art, music, dance and other expressive therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.  


PYC 8172 | Applications and Integration of Expressive Arts Therapies (3 Credits)
Integration of counseling foundation coursework and art applications and approaches. Content from individual and group counseling, human development, multicultural awareness, abnormal behavior, assessment and professional ethics and practice. Multi-arts expressions include, but are not limited to, art, play, music, dance/movement, drama, and writing. Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework. 

PYC 8312 | Principles, Techniques, and Practices in Expressive Arts Therapy (3 Credits) 
Examines principles and techniques for clinical practice of art therapy in residential, out-patient and private practice settings. Includes potential in art for the development of emotional, social, perceptual and cognitive strengths in children and adults. 

PYC 8342 | Clinical Issues in Expressive Arts Therapy (3 Credits) 
Advanced study of Expressive Arts Therapy assessment, treatment planning and techniques as applied to selected client disorders and issues in education and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Admission to Expressive Arts Therapy specialty and PYC 8312. 

PYC 8552 | Advanced Special Topics: Counseling (3 Credits) 
Advanced elective graduate topics in the field of Counseling. 

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University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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