SWK 609 - Introduction to Art Therapy Credits: 3

This elective course explores the principles and techniques of art therapy and considers the usefulness of art therapy in providing alternatives and supplements to the customary verbal methods of intervention. Ways of working with clients at various stages of the life cycle, childhood through later adulthood, and with clients who are on different levels of psychosocial functioning are examined. Issues in art therapy are explored both cognitively and experientially. Previous training in the visual arts and artistic ability are not required.

Prerequisite(s): SWK 531 or SWK 601 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor