One two-credit course from three of the following areas:

Mainstreaming Handicapped Students

Art Therapy Concentration

There are two different options for professional preparation in art therapy at Wayne State University. Our traditional Art Therapy Program is 45 credits. Students completing this program earn a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.) majoring in Art Education with an Art Therapy Variant. This degree does not prepare students to teach (although some students may have previously completed the requirements for teacher certification). This option has been Approved by the American Art Therapy Association since 1994.

The second option is a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling with Art Therapy Specialization. This option prepares students as counselor/art therapists who are eligible to earn both counseling (LPC) and art therapy (A.T.R.) professional credentials following graduation. Students interested in this option should apply directly to the Counseling Program in the College of Education. (Your application materials will be forwarded to the Art Therapy Program from Counseling.)

It is also possible for students to complete art therapy requirements with teacher certification requirements. Students interested in doing this should schedule an appointment with Dr. Holly Feen by calling 313-577-0902.

Students must also apply for admission to the University by contacting the Office of Graduate Admissions, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, or from wayne.edu.

College of Education

Teacher Education Division

Master of Education in Art Education, Concentration in Art Therapy

163 Community Arts Building

Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 577-0902 • FAX (313) 993-7558 OR 313-577-4091• hfeen@wayne.edu

This program is designed for students who desire graduate preparation in Art Therapy.

To be considered for the Master of Education in Art Education (Art Therapy), applicants must present evidence of the following Prerequisites . Send the following to the address above.

1. A bachelor's degree in a related field (art, art education, psychology or other related major). *

2. At least 15 semester hours (or 22 quarter hours) in studio art, including drawing, painting, and sculpture or ceramics.*

3. At least 15 semester hours (or 22 quarter hours) in psychology including general psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.*

4. Proficiency in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Present a portfolio of your work (ten prints or slides; CD submission is acceptable).

5. Three letters of recommendation: One affirming your academic ability, one from a qualified professional who can evaluate your ability to work with people, and one character reference.

6. Typed personal statement (approximately three pages) including your reasons for wanting to pursue art therapy.

*If the bachelor's degree was earned in art, psychology, or art education the applicant must have some of the required coursework in psychology or art. The remainder of the prerequisite coursework may be completed concurrently with the master's degree, within one year of admission.

If the bachelor's degree was earned in another field, the applicant must have completed either all the art prerequisites or all the psychology prerequisites prior to admission to the Art Therapy Program. The remainder of the prerequisite coursework can be completed concurrently during the master's degree program, within one year of admission.

Once you have been recommended by the department, apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Student Responsibilities

Plan of Work

After you have been admitted to the Master of Education Program, you should meet with the Art Therapy advisor to complete your Plan of Work. Your Plan of Work must be submitted to the Graduate Education Office for approval, prior to completion of 12 semester hours of graduate coursework.

Coursework

Advanced planning will help ensure the completion of your program in a timely fashion. Information about course offerings can be obtained by the Art Education/Art Therapy Department.

Time Limitations

You must complete the requirements for the Master of Education degree within six years following the date of the first recorded graduate course to be used for your degree.

Master's Degree Seminars

You should plan to complete the Introductory Master's Seminar (TED 7000) one semester before enrolling in the Terminal Master's seminar (ED 7999). Students should enroll in both classes following the completion of all other requirements (with the exception of practicum). When registering for the seminars be sure to select the section designated for Art Education and Art Therapy students.

Practicum/Internship

Students complete a minimum of 700 clock hours in art therapy practica (AED 7380) and internships (AED 7890). Placements are arranged by the student's advisor. Students are advised to enroll in AED 7890 after completing all other art therapy required courses with the exception of TED 7000 and ED 7999.

Transfer Credits

A minimum of semester 24 credit hours must be completed at Wayne State University.

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation by the fourth week of classes for the semester in which students will complete degree requirements. There are now three completion dates, and one graduation ceremony (May).

http://www.commencement.wayne.edu/graduation.php

Major Requirements 

Art Therapy Required Courses 

3 Cr. AED 6320 Art Therapy: Introduction and Ethics

3 Cr. AED 6340 Theory of Art Therapy

3 Cr. AED 7500 Multicultural Issues in Art Ed./Art Therapy

3 Cr. EDP 7370 Psychopathology

3 Cr. AED 7300 Experiential Investigations

3 Cr. AED 7310 Art Therapy with Groups

3 Cr. AED 7380 Art Therapy Workshop

3 Cr. AED 7330 Art Therapy in the Schools: Assessment and Practice

3 Cr. AED 7340 Art Therapy with Adults: Assessment and Practice

6 Cr. AED 7890 Practicum in Art Therapy

3 Cr. TED 7000 Intro Master's Seminar: Research in Art Therapy

3 Cr. ED 7999 Terminal Masters Seminar

3 AED 6360 Aspects of Art Therapy OR

3 AED or Fine Art Studio Advised Elective

General Professional Requirements

Educational Foundations Courses

One two-credit course from three of the following areas:

2 Cr. EDP 5450* Child Psychology

2 Cr. EDP 5480* Adolescent Psychology

2 Cr. EDP 7350* Learning Process

2 Cr. EDS 7630 Educational Sociology

2 Cr. CED 6700 The Role of the Teacher in Guidance

2 Cr. EER 7610 Evaluation and Measurement

2 Cr. SED 7050 Inclusive Education

*choose only one EDP course

Art Therapy Electives

3 AED 6360 Aspects of Art Therapy

OR

3 AED or Fine Art Studio Advised Elective

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48 total credits

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MA in Community Counseling with Art Therapy Specialization

Co-coordinators: Dr. Holly Feen ( hfeen@wayne.edu and

Dr. Daisy Ellington (ad4950@wayne.edu)

http://tbf.coe.wayne.edu/counseling/masters_degree.htm

Prerequisites: This program is designed for students who desire graduate preparation in Art Therapy AND eligibility for counseling licensure.

To be considered for the Master of Counseling/Art Therapy Specialization, applicants must present evidence of the following prerequisites . Send the following (#s 1-6) to the Counselor Education, 311 College of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202

1. A bachelor's degree in a related field (art, art education, psychology or other related major). *

2. At least 15 semester hours (or 22 quarter hours) in studio art, including drawing, painting, and sculpture or ceramics.*

3. At least 12 semester hours (or 22 quarter hours) in psychology including general psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.*

4. Proficiency in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Present a portfolio of your work (ten prints or slides).

5. Three letters of recommendation: One affirming your academic ability, one from a qualified professional who can evaluate your ability to work with people, and one character reference.

6. Typed personal statement (approximately three pages) including your reasons for wanting to pursue art therapy.

7. Admission by Wayne State University (apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions).

After admission, complete these courses first:

*If the bachelor's degree was earned in art, psychology, or art education the applicant must have some of the required coursework in psychology or art. The remainder of the prerequisite coursework may be completed concurrently with the master's degree, within one year of admission.

If the bachelor's degree was earned in another field, the applicant must have completed either all the art prerequisites or all the psychology prerequisites prior to admission to the Art Therapy Program. The remainder of the prerequisite coursework can be completed concurrently during the master's degree program, within one year of admission.

Student Responsibilities

Plan of Work

After being admitted to the Master of Arts in Counseling (AT Conc.) students should meet first with the Counseling advisor (Dr. Daisy Ellington) to complete the Plan of Work. The Plan of Work must be approved and signed by the Art Therapy Advisor as well, and submitted to the Graduate Education Office for approval, prior to completion of 12 semester hours of graduate coursework.

Coursework

Advanced planning will help ensure the completion of your program in a timely fashion. Information about course offerings can be obtained by the Counseling and Art Education/Art Therapy Program areas.

Time Limitations

Students must complete the requirements for the Master of Arts degree within six years following the date of the first recorded graduate course to be used for your degree.

Research

Students should plan to complete EER 7640 (2) Introduction to Quantitative Research before enrolling in the Terminal Master's seminar (ED 7999). Students should enroll in both classes following the completion of all other requirements, with the exception of practicum and internship. When registering for the ED 7999 be sure to select the section designated for Art Education and Art Therapy students.

Practicum and Internship

Students complete a 100 hour counseling and art therapy practicum (AED 7380) on campus, supervised by an LPC and ATR. Students complete an additional 600 internship clock hours among two clinical sites. Students may select sites from the list of University-approved sites. The site(s) must be appropriate for art therapy work with clients. Students will receive both art therapy (ATR) and counseling (LPC) supervision. Students will be required to attend both the art therapy and counseling seminars when registering for internship, AED 7890.

Transfer Credits

A minimum of semester 24 credit hours must be completed at Wayne State University.

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation by the fourth week of classes for the semester in which students will complete degree requirements. There are now three completion dates, and one graduation ceremony (May).

http://www.commencement.wayne.edu/graduation.php

Counseling Courses :

CED 6070 (3) Intro to Counseling

CED 6080 (3) Theories of Counseling

CED 7000 (2) Intro to Group Work

CED 7010 (2) Group Counseling Participation

CED 7040 (3) Techniques in Counseling

CED 7080 (3) Career Development

EDP 7370 (3) Psychopathology

EDP 7410 (4) Human Developmental Psychology

EDP 7490 (3) Psychological Evaluation I

EER 7640 (2) Fundamental Research Skills

AED 7380 (3) Art Therapy/ Counseling Practicum

ED 7999 (3) Terminal Master's Seminar

AED 7890 (6) Art Therapy/Counseling Internship

CED 7030 (3) Cslg. & Consult. In Comm. Agy.

CED 6720 (2) Workshop in Cslg.: Sub. Abuse

Art Therapy Specialization

AED 6320 (3) Intro to Art Therapy

AED 6340 (3) Theory of Art Therapy

AED 7500 (3) Multicultural Issues in Art Education/Art Therapy

AED 6360 (3) Aspects of Art Therapy

AED 7330 (3) Art Therapy in the Schools: Assessment and Practice

AED 7340 (3) Art Therapy with Adults: Assessment and Practice

AED 7300 (3) Experiential Investigations

TOTAL 67credits

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