Certificate Program for persons with a Master's or Doctoral degree in the Human Sciences. The program is designed in accordance with guidelines of the American Art Therapy Association for training at this level. Applicants will be treated on an individual basis. Applicants who do not have clinical training will be required to complete an additional practicum.
NOW AVAILABLE - WEEKEND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
The BC School of Art Therapy is pleased to offer both the Post-Bachelor's Diploma and Post-Master's Certificate Programs in concentrated weekend intensives for those students who cannot attend at the school full-time.
These programs are designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals and persons living outside of the Greater Victoria area.
The new intensive programs offer two courses per semester, one weekend per month. Completion of the Post-Bachelor's or Post-Master's program is, therefore, extended to four and three years respectively.
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-Master's students.
For complete information about these new programs, please call Program Director, Aira Wellwood, at the school at 250-598-6434.
A Master's or Doctoral degree in the Human Sciences from an accredited College or University.
Completion of the following pre-requisites is required for entrance into this program:
- 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).
- 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.
- Psychology coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Theories of Personality.
- 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.
- 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, rehavilitative, psychiatric, special health, educational or social services.
