Aug. 16, 2023
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$667
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12
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The Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art, offered by School of Art and Design in the College of Creative Arts, offers additional training and new professional opportunities for art educators, as well as students in art education and the fine arts. The certificate is particularly valuable for those who are knowledgeable and versed in therapeutic art concepts and technical skills within their teaching practice in the PreK-12 classroom. The concepts and skills learned will benefit all students, but especially those coming from special needs and at-risk student populations. Students in this two-semester program will engage in free exploration, art experimentation, group discussion, and personal reflections to learn therapeutic art concepts and theories and to apply learned methods to personal and professional practices.
Online Courses
August 16, 2023
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Degree Awarded: Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art
By using a variety of advanced art methods and therapeutic art approaches, the Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art provides advanced instructional study for art educators, fine artists, and students in helping professions on how engagement in art-making can facilitate self-reflection, promote healing, and improve overall mental health and wellness. The certificate is offered exclusively online and can be completed in one year.
Upon completion of the certificate students will be able to:
To be considered for admission, the applicant must have a bachelors’ degree in studio art, art education from a program accredited by NASAD with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Any student currently enrolled in a graduate program of a related field at WVU may also take the Therapeutic Art certificate courses. Students in the post bachelors’ certificate program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to progress.
Students should apply to the WVU Graduate School and the School of Art and Design Graduate School.
Note: Admission criteria are subject to change. Please see the School of Art and Design website for the most up-to-date criteria on how to apply. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.
To be eligible for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art, an applicant must submit the following documentation:
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15
University Requirements:
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant
must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited
institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
Program Contacts:
Therese Giobbia
Coordinator of the Arts Education/Arts Therapy Graduate Programs
Email:
tegiobbia@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: (304) 293-2393
Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
Email:
graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: (304) 293-5980
International Admissions
Email:
internationaladmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: (304) 293-2121
The Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art requires 12 hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $667.
$8,004 – Residents and Non-Residents
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Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).