ATP-522: Elective Graduate Art Therapy Internship

Engages student in a further honing of professional competency post completion of Internship course series I-IV. Course focuses on advancing competency in: diagnostic formulation and informed, collaborative treatment planning; critically constructing, conducting, and evaluating outcomes of art therapy treatment; critical observational and listening skills; clear, professionally collaborative communication skills, including facilitation of art based dialogue, documentation, and presentation; cultural consdierations; and critical evaluation of the dynamics of the treatment milieu and maintaining the role of art therapy with the setting. Skill development in these areas is steadily promoted and consolidated through continued on-site clinical supervision. Weekly, individual clinical supervision is provided directly at the internship site by a licensed art therapist (LCPAT) or related licensed mental health professional. On campus, students will benefit from further integration of knowledge and skills during the seminar course taught by art therapy faculty. Prerequisites: ATP-505, ATP-506, ATP-512, ATP-518 and technical standards as evaluated by the Program Director. [ 1 credit ]