22 courses with the subject SAT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SAT 105Intro to Creativity in Therapy (Art Therapy)3
Credit(s) An introduction to the use and elements of creativity and self-expression in art therapy and related creative therapies. Students learn how various expressive modalities can encourage self-exploration, personal growth, and engagement with others. Methods of instruction are primarily experiential and self-reflective.
SAT 205Introduction to Visual Art Therapy (Art Therapy)3
Credit(s) A didactic and experiential introduction to visual art therapy as a discipline and a profession. Includes an overview of the history of art therapy, exposure to various theoretical approaches to art therapy practice, and engagement with art therapy materials and methods.
Credit(s) This course involves exploration of using the arts and art-making experiences in community-based settings. Focus is on exploring how the arts engage people in meaningful experiences that link personal change and self-expression with the advancement of community and social change. The course includes discussion of different forms of community work including efforts to make art experiences accessible for diverse populations or cultural communities.
Credit(s) Study of principles, skills, and methods used in facilitating visual arts experiences in a variety of group settings. Practical aspects of creating and maintaining client engagement with group artmaking which builds a sense of competence, self knowledge, and connection to one’s social environment are explored. Necessary adaptations for working with special needs groups are also addressed. Skills are developed through readings, lecture, demonstration, and in-class experimental exercises.
Credit(s) Supervised art therapy practicum, including weekly on-campus supervision seminars and a minimum of six hours per week in the field with a population of interest to the student.
SAT 500Art Therapy: Theory & Practice (Art Therapy)3
Credit(s) An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of art therapy and the interpretation of visual language. A combined lecture, discussion, and experiential course. Students become acquainted with art therapy practice through readings, discussion, exploration of their own image-making, and conscious reshaping of their responses to the image-making of others.
Credit(s) Study and practice of approaches in art therapy specific to the treatment of children. Art as therapy and therapy with children are examined. Through literature and experiential exercises, students explore the application of art therapy technique, methods of art-based assessment, and case study development to the psychological, social, and educational needs of children. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) Examines the theory, dynamics, development, and various models of group therapy in counseling and its application to art therapy approaches. Students will learn via didactic lectures and experiential group exercises. Skills developed include: understanding group dynamics, determining group needs, and designing group processes that meet the needs of a variety of client groups in different treatment settings. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) Studio exploration of personal creativity and self expression. Direct experience of the creative process with a focus on the relationship of art making to art therapy. An exploration of diverse materials and their applications to therapeutic contexts.
Credit(s) Various mental and physical challenges that affect individuals from late adolescence into late adulthood are reviewed. Art therapy assessments and interventions to address those challenges are explored. Development of case studies is practiced, including administering and writing up assessments, streamlining progress notes, and devising and documenting treatment plans. Emphasis is on work with individual adults, primarily in clinical settings. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) An exploration of professional, ethical, diversity, and assessment issues that arise in art therapy practice. This course is designed to supplement required courses in professional ethics, multicultural counseling, and assessment. Students consider the implications of including art-making in assessment and treatment, in diverse therapeutic environments, with diverse clients. Issues are identified, discussed, and debated with reference to current professional codes of practice. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) This course provides students with an overview of addictive disorders including contemporary theories of addictive behavior, pharmacological classification of addictive substances, assessment of addictive disorders and currently preferred models of addictions treatment. Levels of care will also be reviewed along with co-existing social symptoms and dual diagnosis. The student’s development of assessment skills and the therapeutic process of recovery will be emphasized. Course must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) Considers characteristics and concerns of multiculturally diverse groups along with the impact of socio-political dynamics on health and wellness, including power dynamics inherent in clinical practice. Definitions of cultural competency are applied to practice through exploration of cultural humility along with topics of prejudice, discrimination and privilege within a pluralistic society. Students also consider the implications of including artmaking in assessment and treatment. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) Considers people in relationships, including the interactional patterns and dynamics of families and groups. Provides an introduction to systems theory and its application to therapy. Students are also introduced to the major theoretical schools including structural, strategic, experiential, intergenerational, and feminist-informed. Must be completed with a grade of B- (2.67) or higher for continuation in the Art Therapy program.
Credit(s) The first of two semesters of supervision seminars focusing on the integration of theory and practice. While in practicum students participate in group review of their field observations, their interactions with agency staff and clients, their comprehension of the population served, and the services provided by the agency. During internship students assume direct responsibility for working with clients and review case material, reflecting on: assessment, art-based treatment planning, and on-going analysis of their own development as practitioners. Legal, ethical, diversity, assessment, and site-specific issues are addressed. Progress notes, charting, oral and written presentations of case material, and responsive art-making are included. Taken while students complete 100 hours of practicum, followed by 250 hours of internship.
SAT 525 , SAT 555 , SAT 565 , SAT 570 , SPY 510 , SPY 525 , and SPY 915 . Pass/fail Only. Fee.
SAT 601Internship 2 (Art Therapy)3
Credit(s) The second of two semesters of supervision seminars focusing on the integration of theory and practice. Students participate in group review of their case material reflecting on: assessment, art-based treatment planning, and ongoing analysis of their own development as practitioners. Legal, ethical, and site-specific issues are addressed. Progress notes, charting, and oral and written presentations of case material are included. Taken while students are engaging in a minimum of 350 hours of field experience.
Variable Credit(s) A third semester of supervision is offered, as needed, when additional client contact hours are needed to complete the minimum required internship hours for graduation. See description of SAT601. Permission of the program director required.
SAT 930Culminating Project Oral Present’n (Art Therapy)3
Credit(s) The culminating project demonstrates an integration of the student’s academic program of study with clinical experiences that occur during internship. Design of the project, the final product, and an oral presentation of the project are approved by the student’s culminating project committee. All projects include reference to relevant art therapy and counseling research and literature. Proposals for the culminating project are submitted and approved in the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
SAT 931Culminating Project Extension (Art Therapy)
Variable. Credit(s) Students may enroll in this course, with the permission of the culminating project committee chair, in order to complete work begun in SAT 930 . Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
