Western Sydney University
2 Years (Available Part Time)
This clinical training program shows you how to use visual art media within a therapeutic relationship to help people in distress. You will emerge with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to work as an art therapist in a wide variety of contexts.
Nationally and internationally, a Master of Art Therapy is the recognised degree that entitles you to work as a professional in this field.
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying. Full-time Year 1 + Autumn session CART 7005 Art Therapy: Histories, Theories, Groups WELF 7032 Counselling Skills for the Allied Professions WELF 7029 Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice Spring session CART 7004 Art Therapy: Approaches and Applications CART 7010 Integrating Arts and Therapy Year 2 + 1H session WELF 7001 Clinical Studies (Art Therapy) Autumn session WELF 7008 Ethics and Diversity in Research and Therapy HUMN 7044 Theories of Difference and Diversity 1 2H session WELF 7011 Further Clinical Studies (Art Therapy) Spring session HUMN 7009 Critical and Creative Enquiry
Our teaching team is composed of highly trained and experienced art therapists who work alongside allied clinicians, social scientists and researchers to offer you a well-rounded familiarity with the histories, theories and practices of art therapy.
As an art therapy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in health, government, and community organisations.
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