(CAT) COURSES

CAT 209 Spring 3 s.h.
Art Media in Art Therapy
Studio course designed to help the student more fully integrate
art with therapy. Emphasis on the creative use of traditional and
nontraditional art materials, taking into account the nature of the
materials and the needs of specific treatment populations.
There is a material fee of $30.

CAT 210 Fall, Spring 3 s.h.
Foundations of Art Therapy
Orientation to current practice of art therapy as a profession.
Survey of contributions of major art therapy theorists, key concepts
of creativity and psychological theory in relation to art
therapy. Consideration of clients with special needs, variety of
art therapy approaches and institutional issues. On-site visits to
hospitals, clinics, community centers, nursing homes and special
schools. Restricted to students in the creative arts therapy program
and by permission of the instructor.

CAT 211 Fall, Spring 3 s.h.
Developmental Art & the Developing Child
This course acquaints students with developmental theory (psychosexual,
psychosocial and cognitive aspects) defining parameters of
the typically developing child, birth through adolescence and art as
it appears in the graphic representations of the typically developing
child. Attention is given to diagnostic techniques, family issues,
issues related to children with learning and/or physical disabilities or
medical illness, indicators of abuse in art, giftedness, art therapy
treatment planning, special education individualized education
planning, the use of age-appropriate art media, and cultural issues
as they impact the child. (Formerly Art Therapy with Children)

CAT 212 Spring 3 s.h.
Group Art Therapy
Study of theory and practice of group art therapy in clinical settings.
Emphasis on the influences of art media and art therapy methods on
group process. Stages of development, leadership styles and integration
of other creative arts modalities are examined.
Prerequisite: CAT 210 or permission of instructor.

CAT 214 Fall, Spring 3 s.h.
Art Therapy Clinical Applications I
This course teaches projective techniques with individuals and
groups. Students learn clinical skills that include diagnosis, goals
assessment and treatment planning. Part of the experience
includes case presentations. (Formerly Art Therapy Methods I)

CAT 215 Fall, Spring 3 s.h.
Art Therapy Clinical Applications II
This course covers clinical application and procedures in art
therapy with a variety of patient populations and in a variety of
clinical settings. Case material includes family art therapy and
current issues and trends with regard to program development.
(Formerly Art Therapy Methods II)

CAT 218 & 219 Fall, Spring 3 s.h. each
Internship: Creative Arts Therapy
Supervised experience in selected therapeutic settings.
Prerequisites: CAT 210, 211, 212. Prerequisites or corequisites: CAT
214, 215.


CAT 221 & 222 Fall, Spring 1 s.h. each
Fieldwork: Creative Arts Therapy
Supervised field observation experience in selected therapeutic
settings. Pass/Fail grade only. Corequisite for 221: CAT 210;
Corequisite for 222: CAT 211.

CAT 223 Spring 1.5 s.h.
Multicultural Art Therapy
This course is designed to promote understanding of various
socio-cultural frameworks from which an effective art therapy program
can be built. Attention is given to variables that require consideration
when working with diverse groups of people. Students
view contemporary art forms that express social concerns.

CAT 224 Spring 1.5 s.h.
Psychopharmacological/Psychiatric Issues in Art Therapy
This course studies a person from various perspectives. We look
at the medical model: diagnosis (DSM-IVR), medication (psychopharmacology),
the psychiatric mental status examination,
and the person’s internal experiences. From the perspective of
non-medical interventions, we study appropriate art therapy
techniques and approaches to remedy the problem. We specifically
explore affective disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and
childhood disturbances. Students are exposed to the medical,
psychological, and expressive aspects of clinical treatment.

CAT 235 Fall 3 s.h.
Creativity
This course examines the nature of creativity with a concentration
on contemporary psychological perspectives and the creative arts.
Students study conditions that foster creativity, current working
definitions, the creative processes demonstrated by famous people
and the dynamics of the creative person. The relationship
between culture and creativity is also explored as are resources for
use in different settings and with diverse populations. Attention
is given to the gifted and other high ability learners.

CAT 251, 252 Fall, Spring, Summer 2-3 s.h. each
Readings
Directed readings on topics of interest to the student.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

CAT 300 Fall, Spring 3 s.h.
Seminar: Creative Arts Therapy
Review of research methodology. Completion of a research paper
based on an original study designed and executed by the student.
Prerequisites: CAT 210, RES 258 or comparable undergraduate course.
Note: successful completion of CAT 300 in combination with an
approved 200-level elective may be offered in place of the Master’s
Thesis, CRSR 301 & 302.

CAT 301 & 302 Fall, Spring 3 s.h. each
Master’s Thesis Seminar I & II
Development and implementation of thesis project.