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.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
Required Core Courses (9 credits)
| GEXTH 5010 | Principles and Practices of Expressive Arts Therapy | 3 |
| GEXTH 5045 | Arts and Healing | 3 |
| GEXTH 6028 | The Arts in Health: Cultural Context and Meaning | 3 |
Elective Courses (choose 2) (6 credits)
Possible electives include, but are not limited to:
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.