Post-Bachelor's Diploma

Diploma Program for persons with a Bachelor's degree in a related area. A rigorous graduate level training program of practical and theoretical instruction in art therapy, within a clinical setting. The program is designed in accordance with guidelines of the Canadian Art Therapy Association for training at this level. Applicants will be treated on an individual basis.

Completion of the Post-Bachelor’s Diploma in Clinical Art Therapy requires 30 units of course work, which equals 1080 hours.

INTENSIVE MODULE PROGRAMS

The BC School of Art Therapy is pleased to offer both the Post-Bachelor’s Diploma and Post-Master’s Certificate programs in three 3 week modules in September, January and May. Three self-directed courses with online support are offered on a flexible schedule.

These programs are designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals and persons living across Canada and internationally. Once started the program must be completed within five years.

The programs cover the entire, highly regarded academic curriculum offered by the BCSAT and include theoretical study, experiential studios, practicum training, and a thesis for Post-Bachelor students.

For complete information about these programs, please call the school at 250-598-6434.

COURSES

Core Courses (15 core units)

ATH 501 - Applied Theories (1.5 units)

ATH 502 - Clinical Applications (1.5 Units)

ATH 503 - Art & Psychopathology (1.5 units)

ATH 505A - Studio A (1.5 units)

ATH 505B - Studio B (1.5 units)

ATH 556 - Studio C (1.5 units)

ATH 557 - Thesis (3 units)

ATH 558 - Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents (1.5 units)

ATH 559 - Art Therapy with Families (1.5 units)

Practicum (9 units)

ATH 504 - Practicum 1 (3 units)

ATH 504C - Practicum 1 Case Study/Participant Review

ATH 554 - Practicum 2 (3 units)

ATH 555 - Practicum 3 (3 units)

ATH 555C - Practicum 3 Case Study

The practicum coordiantor will assist students in setting up their practicum, which they can begin after completing one intensive module. For those who live out of town/country, the coordinator will assist students to set up their practicum in their area.

Electives (6 units)

ATH 562 - Special Topics in the Healing Arts

1080 course hours total (1.5 Units = 36 hours of instruction) + 800 hours practicum with a minimum 440 client hours.

PRE-REQUISITES for the program

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.

Completion of the following pre-requisites is required for entrance into this program:

1. Portfolio: Proficiency in the basic areas of the visual arts as demonstrated in a portfolio including at least twenty photographs of representative examples of art work (eg, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography).
   
   
2. Visual arts coursework: completion of a minimum of 39 hours of drawing, 78 hours of painting and 78 hours of sculpture, including handbuilding with clay.
   
   
3. Psychology coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Theories of Personality.
   
   
4. Counselling coursework: Group Processes and Counselling Techniques. Other training and work experience may be accepted in place of a course in counselling techniques, at the discretion of the School.
   
   
5. It is strongly recommended that students have completed the equivalent of one year of personal psychotherapy with a trained clinician before entering the program. Note: Registration Standards for Art Therapists require 45 hours of personal Art Therapy or Psychotherapy. Please contact the British Columbia Art Therapy Association for further information.

Selection of students is based on merit and enrollment is limited. It is recommended that candidates have previous work or volunteer experience working in an agency that provides counselling, rehabilitative, psychiatric, special health, educational or social services.