Sub-Specializations
Any student may earn a Sub-Specialty designation on her/his degree by taking the combination of elective coursework and/or designated internship and with Program Director approval as stated in the electives policies. Sub-Specialty areas of study are recommended by the Education Program Approval Board (AATA) revised standards “Sub-Specializations.” The GATCP supports sub-specializations to build comprehensive and specialty skills in multiple areas of practice and study. Sub-Specializations may be taught by a credentialed Art Therapy Faculty and/or credentialed specialist in counseling or other subject area. A student may designate and earn any or no sub-specializations.
Electives which are designated as Sub-Specializations will become a degree requirement^ if the student follows the policies and procedures (subject to continued satisfactory academic progress, eligible enrollment, and Program Director approval). Some space per sub-specialization may be limited based on internship availability and approval of sub-specializations is at the discretion of the program director. Application Due Dates: Spring (Oct. 15) Summer (Dec. 1) Fall (Jun. 15). *Coursework is a part of the regular course sequence; coursework is paired with elective(s) for sub-specialization. ^Contact Financial Aid for more information.