GraduatePsychology
Master of Creative Arts Therapies
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
As Western Australia's only master's in creative arts therapies, this course is built around experiential learning through expressive arts psychotherapies in workshops, clinical practice and clinical supervision. Students critically appraise arts psychotherapy literature and build both theoretical knowledge and hands-on creative arts psychotherapy practice, preparing for work in a range of clinical and non-clinical contexts centred on building relationships. The course builds on Murdoch's existing Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies, and graduates of that diploma are granted advanced standing in the Master's. This course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include: Using creative arts therapies practices in your therapeutic work Engaging creatively with children and adolescents seeking mental health support Exploring your professional strengths and motivations through the use of creative arts materials and methods Engaging in creative arts therapy interventions experientially through small group work Reading and talking about contemporary research
- theory and professional practice of Creative Arts Therapists internationally The thing I've enjoyed most about Murdoch University is the opportunities to work with teaching staff who have years of experience
- allowing me to pick their brains and gain a greater understanding of the practical application in the field. Jake
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Admissions
Completion of the Murdoch University Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies OR Comparable programs from other institutions (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies) may be eligible following assessment of previous course content by the Academic chair. Applicants from institutions other than Murdoch will also need to provide: Academic records - certificate of marks, Reference of suitability from previous institution, Provision of Unit guides for assessment of content and learning outcomes of nominated units. The selection process for all applicants includes a creative practice portfolio and interviews for shortlisted candidates. A maximum of 24 credit points of recognised prior learning may be granted to those applications who have completed equivalent coursework. If the recognised prior learning is equivalent to 12 credit points or less an amended offer for the Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies may be made. Applications will be assessed by the Academic Chair and suitable applicants will be offered an interview.
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