ARTTH 685 - Art Therapy Internship II

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

The purpose of this internship course is to provide students more advanced practice and opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes/behaviors of art therapy competencies including further development of a strong professional Art Therapist identity founded in ethical practice, and valuing of the benefits of student/therapist reflective art- making to inform clinical practice. This internship also offers an opportunity to develop an art therapy specialization with a particular population or setting. Emphasis is placed on direct experience in developing and facilitating art therapy treatment with clientele who are served by the internship site - developing and implementing art therapy treatment and approaches, for both individuals and groups, that will demonstrate advanced knowledge, cultural competence, and ability to critically analyze and describe in-depth experience with a specific area of art therapy practice. Students are assessed through on-site supervision, faculty supervision, and related course assignments.

Approximately 20 hours/week for 16 weeks, 320 hours total must be accrued. At least 160 hours must be in direct provision of art therapy services to individuals, groups, and/or families. The remaining hours may include supervision, case review, record keeping, preparation, staff meetings, and other administrative functions. Supervision must meet requirements for credentialing and entry level practice as an art therapist at the time the course is taught: The practicum course must be taught, supervised or advised by a current ATR, ATR-BC and/or ATCS. On-site supervision must be provided by someone with a minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health field and a current master’s level mental health credential or license. A master’s or higher degree in a mental health field must have been required to obtain that license or credential. Supervision hours must be overseen and documented as such: individual (1:1) supervision hours must be accrued at a ratio of one hour of supervision for every ten hours of practicum/internship and/or group (2+ supervisees per supervisor) supervision must be accrued at a ratio of one and one-half hours of supervision for every ten hours of practicum/internship direct client contact in art therapy.

Offered Spring

Course Fee: $30
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Art Therapy program.