Certificate in Expressive Arts Counseling
Post-Master's Certificate
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Expressive Arts Counseling Certificate Overview
Purdue University Northwest’s expressive arts counseling post-master’s certificate is an 18-hour program that is designed for master’s degree students in counseling or social work. This program, although not a licensing program, follows the guidelines for art therapy credentialing boards in teaching/learning. The courses are based in Jungian theories.
This program is inclusive of all forms of art. The project-based course work is only limited by your imagination. Within a Jungian theoretical framework, the use of symbolism and color in diverse cultures is emphasized.
Expressive Arts Counseling Post-Master's Certificate Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum explores symbolism in expressive arts therapy, painting, poetry, dreams, music, movement and spiritual expression. You’ll complete a professional project that incorporates healing through the arts and take field trips to sites that encourage deeper exploration into various art forms.
Sample Courses
- EDPS 51100 – Expressive Arts Professional Project: Healing Through The Arts
- EDPS 51200 – Expressive Arts: Painting, Poetry, And Dreams
- EDPS 51300 – Expressive Arts: Symbolism In Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts Counseling Post-Master's Certificate Highlights
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 7 percent increase in job opportunities for expressive arts counseling professionals. This program teaches you to work with clients who are non-verbal, survivors of trauma and other vulnerable populations.
Expressive Arts Counseling Post-Master's Certificate Outcomes
With this certificate, you’ll get a comprehensive education in all aspects of expressive arts therapy. You’ll learn to use expressive arts therapeutic techniques in an ethical manner – whether in private practice or at an agency.
Expressive Arts Counseling Certificate Career Paths
This certificate empowers counselors and social workers to use expressive art techniques in their counseling practice.
Expressive Arts Counseling Certificate Beyond the Classroom
Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society for counseling students and counseling professionals. You’ll become eligible to join after six hours of B or better work and appropriate comportment.
Expressive Arts Counseling Certificate Employers
Graduates of this program are employed in organizations like:
- Crown Counseling Services
- Clarity Counseling Services
- Samaritan Counseling Services
From the time I enrolled until the time I graduated PNW, I was blessed to encounter wonderful and intelligent professors and classmates who have become dear friends to me.
As a musician, it was an incredible experience to integrate my passion for creative and expressive art forms with the clinical counseling skills I was developing. I gained invaluable experience and grew not only as a mental health counselor, but a person as a whole.
Meet the Faculty
Assistant Professor of Education
Patrick Keegan is an assistant professor in the School of Education and Counseling. He teaches courses in elementary social studies methods and multicultural education.
Assistant Professor of Elementary and Early Literacy
Melanie Walski is an Assistant Professor at PNW, teaching courses to prepare educators to be effective, caring and critically aware of the needs and demands of elementary education.
Assistant Professor of Elementary and Early Literacy
Grace Pigozzi’s teaching is focused on implementing courses that focus on discovery, learning, and engagement in Elementary/Early Literacy. Her research seeks to find ways of supporting all learners as they strive for academic success through creative self-expression.
Earn a Post-Master's Certificate in Expressive Arts Counseling at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s expressive arts certificate allows you to explore symbolism in expressive arts therapy, painting, poetry, dreams, music, movement and spiritual expression in your therapy practices!
To see how a post-master’s certificate in expressive arts counseling from PNW opens doors, from therapy sessions to non-profit work, take the next step today!
