Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health

The clinical application of expressive arts therapies is used in the care of patients at hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings around the world to enhance the processes of healing and recovery.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health is a 15-credit program designed for mental health and health care professionals, artists, educators, human service professionals, social workers, psychologists, guidance and adjustment counselors, and others who are seeking advanced, treatment-oriented skills.  The program provides professional training in the use of expressive therapy modalities and their applications in the field of healthcare.

Program of Study

Elective Courses (choose 2) (6 credits)

Possible electives include, but are not limited to:

GEXTH 5001	Techniques of Play Therapy	3
GEXTH 5010	Principles and Practices of Expressive Arts Therapy	3
GEXTH 5908	Transcultural Identity: Psyche, Soma, and Sojourning	3
GCREA 6050	Creativity and Leadership	3
GCREA 6051	Creative Conflict Transformation	3
GCREA 6052	Spiritual Dimensions of Leadership	3
GEXTH 6020	Music, Imagery and Psychotherapy	3
GEXTH 6206	Voice and Music Therapy	3
GEXTH 6301	Drama Therapy and for Children and Adolescents	3
GEXTH 6360	Drawing from Within: A Studio Course	3
GEXTH 6400	Holistic Approach to Pain and Stress	3
GEXTH 6412	Yoga and Therapeutic Touch	3

Required Core Courses (9 credits)

GEXTH 5045	Arts and Healing	3
GEXTH 6028	The Arts in Health: Cultural Context and Meaning	3
GEXTH 5010	Principles and Practices of Expressive Arts Therapy	3

All courses are being offered throughout the year within the Master's programs in Expressive Therapies.  Once accepted into the certificate program, students can begin to take courses as they fit into their individual and professional schedules.