The emphasis of this course will be on less conventional applications of art therapy as well as an introduction to other creative art therapies. Guest lecturers will lead workshops on a variety of topics. Studies the application of art therapy to children, adults, and groups. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the interplay of diagnosis, therapeutic process and art therapy techniques. Field placement is required.
Students participate in art therapy activities in class.
Explores designing organizational structures inter-group conflict, motivation, leadership, group processes, organizational change and personnel selection. Focuses on research methods and design as applied to contemporary problems in psychology. The course involves a research project. Examines the basic features of the psychotherapeutic process, the clinical assessment of psychosocial disorders and the functions of a clinical psychologist. Course also covers crisis intervention, community psychology and forensic psychology.