Creative Arts Psychotherapy
Overview
If you are passionate about creative arts and interested in the well-being of others, our department is the right place for you to develop into a creative arts psychotherapist. Our department began in 2007 and is the only single-degree program that offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral certifications in the nation. Our department provides music therapy, dance/movement therapy, and expressive arts therapy programs at the undergraduate level. All faculty members have extensive clinical and educational experiences worldwide and offer theoretical foundations in human development, therapy techniques, and artistic expression. We prepare you to succeed long after graduation.
Program Highlights
- A program with theoretical, practicum, and internship components aimed at fostering competent creative arts therapists.
- Internationally recognized faculty in music therapy, dance/movement therapy, and expressive arts therapy.
- A well-matched curriculum to meet the requirements for clinical training.
- Wide range of top-quality internships and job placements in various areas.
- Various workshops provided for certification examinations, development of artistic skills, and understanding of clinical theories.
Skills and competencies obtained
- Learn about theoretical foundations, such as human development, psychology, and behavior.
- Gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and internship with clients under supervision.
- Understand and experience how creative arts enhance healing.
Course Preview
| Course | Description |
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| Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy | This course introduces students the theories, principles and applications of music therapy with reference points in many areas of psychology, and psychology of creative arts therapy |
| Expressions and Techniques for Creative Artsy | This course provides essential explorations and experiences of musical resources and art materials in clinical practice. |
| Creative Arts Therapy for Children | This course introduces various approaches to creative arts therapies for children with diverse disabilities. |
| Creative Arts Therapy for Adults & Elderly | This course provides an overview of various therapy techniques and explores theories for adults and the elderly. |
| Clinical Techniques in Creative Arts Therapy | This course introduces various models and methods in creative arts therapy, enhancing students’ ability to apply effective clinical skills tailored to the client’s needs |
| Clinical Practice for Creative Arts Therapy | Practical experience of creative arts therapy gained through a clinical practice. Students are to experience with various populations such as children, adults and elderly. |
| Internship for Creative Arts Therapy | This is the most advanced level of clinical training and can only be undertaken after students have completed Clinical Practice for Creative Arts Therapy. |
※ The above description is an example of some courses, and the curriculum is subject to change.
Career Prospects
- Art Therapist
- Hospitals and specialized clinics
- Social welfare organizations and disability welfare institutions
- Child development centers and psychological counseling centers
- Language and psychological development/therapy centers
- General and special schools (elementary, middle, and high schools) - Music Therapist
About the Faculty
| Kim, Dong Min, Ph.D. | |
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| So, Hyejin, Ph.D. | |
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| Boram, Park, Ph.D. | |
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Promotional Videos
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| VLOG of International Student (Doctor Degree) | Cover | 손호등 학생 - 장미 |