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Degree Programs

Our programs provide the latest knowledge and training to develop students’ clinical and research skills in creative arts therapy. We prepare you to become an expert in the field by focusing on the latest research and advancements.

Program Highlights
  • Three specialized majors in music therapy, dance/movement therapy, and expressive therapies.
  • Program offered by faculty with international credentials.
  • Well-structured and designed curriculum to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful clinician and researcher in creative arts therapy.
  • Opportunity to work on your dissertation with the support of your faculty advisors.
Skills and competencies obtained
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in a range of professional settings in creative arts therapy.
  • Substantial knowledge of core counseling theories as they apply to both individuals and groups.
  • An understanding of ethical codes in mental health professions and their modality specializations.
  • A critical multicultural lens of the sociocultural foundations in creative arts therapy processes.
  • An embodied understanding of group process and dynamics, including theory, skills, and approaches.
  • Research skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.

Curriculum

Master's degree candidates on a thesis track must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate coursework. The PhD degree requires 30 credits, including dissertation.

Course Offerings
  • Advanced seminar
  • Research Methods
  • Internship and Supervision
  • Creative Arts Therapy
  • Literature Review
  • Psychopathology and Neuroscience
  • Philosophy and Ethics in Therapy
  • Group Work

Course Descriptions – MA and Ph.D. program in Creative Arts Therapy

Common Subjects
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Advanced Seminar in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Based on the prior knowledge and clinical experience of creative arts psychotherapy, the students will deepen their learning through research, presentations, and discussions on key themes related to art psychotherapy.
Supervision of Supervision in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Improve your supervision expertise as a clinical expert who supervises creative arts psychotherapy.
Research Seminar in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ We will study the subjects and methodology of the core research related to art psychotherapy through investigation, presentation and discussion.
Research Topics in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ We will study creative arts psychotherapy in depth through research, presentations, and discussions on key research themes.
Quantitative Research Method Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Students learn various quantitative research designs and methodologies in creative arts psychotherapy, and develop expertise in writing and presenting theses using the methodology appropriate for each research topic.
Qualitative Research Method Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Students will learn various qualitative research designs and methodologies in art psychotherapy, and develop the expertise to write and present theses using the methodology appropriate for each research topic.
Independent Study in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Students will explore their own research topics related to creative arts psychotherapy and develop their expertise to write and present theses independently using the appropriate methodology for each research topic.
Advanced Statistics A systematic knowledge on the use of statistical techniques to obtain useful data from various data sources. Students will learn how to use statistical analysis programs using computational processing and computers.
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Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Neuroscience theory and clinical techniques that combine it with creative arts psychotherapy are studied and applied in actual nerve rehabilitation fields including motion, cognition, and language.
Literature Review in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Ⅰ, Ⅱ Develop the ability to interpret previous studies through research, review, and critique of various texts related to creative arts psychotherapy, while establishing a foundation as a researcher.
Integrative Creative Arts Psychotherapy Theories and practice of the integrated use and clinical application of various art media will be studied, leading to the expansion of the creative arts psychotherapy intervention skill.
Philosophies and Ethics in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Studying the philosophy of creative arts psychotherapy and its ethical considerations so far, and examining the relevance of their application to reality and research.
Creative Arts Psychotherapy and Psychopathology Review theories and preliminary studies on various psychopathologies and learn about the application of creative arts psychotherapy to the diagnosed subjects.
Internship and Supervision in Creative Arts Psychotherapy Creative Arts Psychotherapy: over 1000 hours of internship and improved professionalism as an arts therapist through the supervision of clinical specialists.
Creative Arts Psychotherapy for Family Through studying the theory and practice of family therapy, the students will gain insight into family relations and the dynamics required in the field of creative arts psychotherapy, and develop the expertise needed to mediate them.
Major in Music Therapy
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Advanced Clinical Improvisation Cultivate musical resources and clinical improvisation techniques that can be applied to various clinical situations and subjects.
Music Psychotherapy Learn the philosophy, theory and techniques of various musical psychotherapy techniques and develop the expertise to apply them to clinical practice.
Group Music Psychotherapy Students will learn various theories and models of group music psychotherapy, and develop practical insights, analytical skills, and intervention skills for group dynamics and interaction processes based on direct participation in group music psychotherapy.
Major in Dance/Movement Therapy
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Movement Observation & Assessment This course focuses on one of the core principles of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) which is consist of BESS (Body, Effort, Space, Shape). This class will prepare the student to develop skills for observing, documenting, assessing human movement behaviors. Students will learn foundation of theory, principles, vocabularies, and philosophy of LMA. These obtained knowledges will be explored as a way to apply various fields such as developing psychosocial or psycho-educational program, and exploring self.
Dance and Movement Psychotherapy Learn the philosophy, theory and techniques of various dance and movement psychotherapy techniques and develop the expertise to apply them to clinical practice.
Group Dance and Movement Psychotherapy Students learn various theories and models of group dance and movement psychotherapy and develop practical insights, analytical skills, and intervention skills for group dynamics and interaction processes, based on their direct participation in group dance and movement psychotherapy.
Major in Expressive Arts Therapy Major
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Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Techniques Related theories and clinical techniques of integrating various expressive arts mediums will be studied and understood.
Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Learn the philosophy, theory and techniques of various expressive arts psychotherapy and develop the expertise to apply them to clinical practice.
Group Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Students will learn various theories and models of group expressive arts psychotherapy, and develop practical insights, analytical skills, and intervention skills for group dynamics and interaction processes based on direct participation in group expressive arts psychotherapy.