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Master of Arts in Art Therapy

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Award:MA
  
NFQ Level:9
  
No. of Semesters:4
Official Code:CR_ATHPY_9
  
Mode of Delivery:Full Time, Part Time, ACCS
  
Embedded Award:No
Department:ART THERAPY & ADULT EDUCATION
 

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

PO1Knowledge - BreadthA systematic comprehension of the historical, cultural and philosophical context of Art Therapy and its clinical practice
PO2Knowledge - KindAn advanced understanding of theoretical concepts and key models of clinical application in the forefront of contemporary Art Therapy practice within individual and group therapy interventions
PO3Skill - RangeA critical application and evaluation of the visual image in the exploration of personal material at a distinctly mature level.
PO4Skill - SelectivityAn ability to critically analyse and assess therapeutic needs and to hold and maintain required therapeutic boundaries appropriate to the clinical setting in which the interventions are set.
PO5Competence - ContextA critical analysis and objective evaluation of his/her own creative process both in individual and group practice.
PO6Competence - RoleAn ability to take a significant professional lead and initiate clinical interventions within a wide variety of clinical and institutional settings and client groups
PO7Competence - Learning to LearnThe use of reflective skills and the ability to focus clinical and experiential practice within the wider professional field and continuing professional development.
PO8Competence - InsightContribute to the advancement and profile of the profession through pioneering academic research and practice within an equal opportunities frameword and in compliance with the relevant professional code of ethics.
 

Semester Schedules

Semester 1

Mandatory
Module CodeModule Title
PLAC9007Clinical Placement Prep/ Sup 1
ARTS9001Art Th Experiential Learning 1
PSYC9001Art Therapy History & Theory 1
PLAC9001Clinical Placement 1

Semester 2

Mandatory
Module CodeModule Title
PSYC9005Art Therapy Theory & Research2
ARTS9002Art Th Experiential Learning 2
PLAC9002Clinical Placement 2a
PLAC9003Clinical Placement 2b
PLAC9008Clinical Placement Support 2
 

Semester 3

Mandatory
Module CodeModule Title
ARTS9003Art Th Experiential Learning 3
PLAC9004Clinical Placement 3a
PSYC9003Art Therapy Theory & Res 3
PLAC9005Clinical Placement 3b
PLAC9009Clinical Placement Support 3

Semester 4

Mandatory
Module CodeModule Title
PSYC9004Art Therapy Theory & Res 4
PLAC9006Clinical Placement 4
ARTS9004Art Th Experiential Learning 4
PLAC9010Clinical Placement Support 4

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