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EDUCATION

EDUCATION
There are three methods of fulfilling the educational component to become a Registered Art Therapist (ATR):
  • If you have a degree in a related human services field, several programs offer a certificate that requires approximately           20 credits.
  • If you have a BA in a related field, contact     an accredited art therapy program to find out enrollment requirements. You can check out nationwide programs through the AATA Approved Education Programs listing.
  • The ATCB has made some changes concerning registration and course requirements.  With the new registration specifications (mainly option C), it is now possible to complete all of the required course work and practicum within Minnesota.  The ATCB said that it is now acceptable to complete the core curriculum through independent study at an institution that is not recognized as a certification program.  Furthermore, those 24 credits can now be included in a masters program instead of having to be 'in addition to'. For further information, here's a link to their website:  www.atcb.org/optionC.htm


Workshops and Classes

  • Metro State University
    St. Paul, MN   651.772.7777
  • Mount Mary College in Milwaukee offers 
    weekend workshops
  • St. Mary’s University of MN 612.874.9877
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior 
    Undergraduate and a graduate program in
    Art Therapy.
    http://www.uwsuper.edu/art - Art Dept.
  • University of Illinois offers summer workshops
  • ADLER GRADUATE SCHOOL
    offers either a Marriage and Family Therapy Track or Professional Counselor Track that integrates a 24 credit Art Therapy training program into it. Upon completion of the 60 credit total and 700 hours of supervised internship, graduates who complete their post degree work experience and supervision may be eligible to obtain their LMFT or LPC and Art Therapy Registration (ATR).

    For more information go to the Adler Graduate School web site 
    http://www.alfredadler.edu/ or
    Contact Evelyn Hassa,
    Admissions Coordinator at
    612-861-7554

Internships

  • Craig Balfany, Adolescent Day Treatment at Fairview University Medical Center
    612.273.2156
  • Jorie Kulseth, NET Services Day Treatment, 651-379-3430
  • Erin Rafferty, Fairview University Medical Center, 612.273.6225

Consultation/Supervision

  • Craig Balfany, MPS, ATR, 612.273.2156

  • Dianne Meixner, MA, ATR, LMFT, LicSW, 651.287-0846

  • Ginger Shaver, PhD, ATR, 763.427.5078

  • Holly Smart, MA, LP, ATR, 651.699.0785

  • Joan Ungar, LP (MA), ATR/BC, 612.782.9895

  • Erin Rafferty ATR-BC, LPC 612.273.5941

 

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