Phillips Graduate Institute
Marriage & Family Art Therapy
About the Program
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December 06, 2012 Our unique program, initiated in 1999, provides an interdisciplinary approach to learning contemporary marriage and family therapy. Students learn systemic marriage and family therapy models, art therapy practices, and interpersonal neurobiology approaches.
Our art therapy classes are small and allow for individualized teaching, yet art therapy students belong to a larger cohort of MFT students as well, which provides opportunities for extensive networking and the professional support systems critical to success in the field. Students also benefit from exposure to many instructors allowing them to glimpse diverse practice styles and areas of specialization.
Program Overview
Program Administrator:
Erin King-West
Department Emphasis:
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage & Family Therapy | 60% | |
| Art Therapy | 40% |
Campus Enrollment:
300
Programs Options:
Master's Address & Contact Information
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19900 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311United States
34° 14' 33.8676" N, 118° 34' 0.9048" W
p: 818-386-5600
Graduate Program
Courses Offered:
- Human Diversity
- Family Therapy: Systemic Approaches
- Developmental Psychology
- Foundations of Psychotherapy
- Case Conference: Pragmatics and Human Communication
- Group Dynamics Lab
- Introduction to Research I & II
- History and Literature of Art Therapy
- Studio Art Therapy Principles
- Family Therapy: Evolving Systemic Approaches
- Case Conference/Practicum: Assessment and Group Dynamics
- Group Dynamics Lab
- Abnormal Psychology
- Assessment and Treatment in a Developmental Context
- Alcohol and Chemical Dependency
- Art Therapy Dynamics and Applications
- Optional Summer Semester
- Professional Paper Research Extension
- Field Study Practicum I & II
- Educational and Career
- Planning
- Applied Therapeutic Methodology I & II
- Sexuality and Sex Therapy
- PracticumI
- Couple Therapy
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
- Professional Paper Research I & II
- Art Therapy Approaches to Assessment of Mental Disorders
- Introduction to Psychoneurobiology
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychological Testing
- Psychoneurobiology Applications
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The Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy program consists of 61 units.
The fall or spring entry programs can be completed in two years/five semesters or in three years/seven semesters. Both fall and spring entries have at least one required summer semester. Participation in other summer semesters is optional and can assist students in meeting research and clinical hours requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with their admissions advisor regarding the details of the program options and multi-program choices.
Master of Arts in Psychology students who wish to add Art Therapy coursework after their first semester need to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor. A personal interview and an academic planning meeting with the Art Therapy Department Chair are required for all students prior to official acceptance into the program.
Students interested in the concentration option must apply to be accepted.
Concentration students are not eligible to apply for Art Therapy Registration (ATR). Please contact an admissions advisor for more information regarding the concentration program.