Dr. Richard Carolan,
Program Chair
Andrea Caniz &
Catherine Hoff,
Department Coordinators
(650) 508-3556 arttherapy@ndnu.edu |
The Art Therapy Psychology Department at Notre Dame de Namur University is the only one of its kind in Northern California that offers licensing as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). The focus in the department is on the family as a framework for human structure, emphasizing art and image as the canvas for its expression. The department is unique because it provides two courses of study if pursuing a master's degree, both of which emphasize theoretical and experiential learning. These courses are:
The Master of Arts in Art Therapy program prepares students who wish to be eligible to become Registered Art Therapists (ATR) but do not intend to pursue clinical licensing.
The Master of Arts in Marital Family Therapy prepares students for state licensure as an MFT in California and allows recipients to sit for state boards in over 45 states. This degree program meets the guidelines established by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
All programs in NDNU’s Art Therapy Program are approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
See the NDNU General Catalog for program requirements and course descriptions.
The Art Therapy Psychology Department draws applicants from around the world; more than 30% of students come from outside of California. NDNU’s Art Therapy Psychology students are interested in creativity and how it promotes healing.
Distinctions of NDNU's Art Therapy Programs
- Advisory Council of Graduate Alumni
- University supervision and seminars for Art Therapy and MFT students; one faculty member per eight students
- Community Service Awards to over 30 agencies over 25 year period
- Practicum faire for 35 agencies
- Advisory Council of Agency Supervisors
- Close relationship with professional organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, California Association
- Summer Art Show in Wiegand Gallery American Art Therapy Association, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Art Therapy Credentials Board
- Training for clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field
- Graduate Art Therapy Student Association
- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training
- 90% of the Art Therapy Psychology faculty hold both State Licensure and Board Certification as Art Therapists
Admission Process
NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.
Faculty
Core Faculty
Richard Carolan, Ed.D., University of San Francisco; Professor and Chair of the Art Therapy Psychology Department; Licensed Psychologist; ATR-BC
Arnell Etherington, Ph.D., Professional School of Psychology; Professor; Licensed Psychologist, ATR-BC, MFT
Laury Rappaport, Ph.D., Union Institute and University; Associate Professor; ATR-BC, LMFT, LMHC
Senior Lecturer
Carolee Stabno, Psy.D., Western Graduate School; Senior Lecturer; MFT
Part Time Faculty
Doris Arrington, Ed.D., University of San Francisco; Professor ; Licensed Psychologist, ATR-BC
Linda Chapman, MA, Antioch University; ATR-BC, RPT
Roberta Hauser, MA, College of Notre Dame; Lecturer; ATR-BC
Gwen Sanders, MA, College of Notre Dame; Supervisor; ATR-BC, MFT
David Sitzer, Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology; Lecturer; Licensed Psychologist, ATTBS Consultant
Ellen Spiegel-Wackwitz, MA, College of Notre Dame; supervisor & lecturer; ATR-BC, LMFT
Dolly Steyer, MA, College of Notre Dame, Lecturer, ATR-BC
Jo Wallace, MA, Notre Dame de Naumur University; Doctoral Candidate at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology; Adjunct Professor; LMFT, ATR-BC
Contact Information:
Andrea Caniz, Art Therapy Department Administrative Coordinator
(650) 508-3556 or acaniz@ndnu.edu
Catherine Hoff, Art Therapy Department Administrative Coordinator (650) 508-3556 or choff@ndnu.edu
Graduate Admissions
(650) 508-3600 or grad.admit@ndnu.edu |
