COUN 7530 - Art Therapy Practice & Assessment

Credit Hours: 3

This graduate level course provides a comprehensive understanding of art-based assessments for the art therapist. The historical background, development and use of projective techniques and diagnostic tools are examined. Methods of administration and interpretation of the assessment techniques are presented. Strengths and weaknesses of these techniques are explored. Included in the examination is the formulation of treatment goals and objectives, statistical concepts including reliability and validity, group approaches to assessment, and an understanding how the psychological health and cultural identifiers are manifested in the art process and product.

Prerequisite: COUN 7500/COUN 7510