MASTER OFARTS THERAPY

120 ECTS

The study programme reflects the employment needs of the business and public sectors. Arts Therapy graduates are qualified to improve verbal and non-verbal communication and communication culture of vulnerable people in a cross-discipline mode of enquiry while developing knowledge of how theory underpins and informs art therapy practice.

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Faculty of EducationUniversity of LjubljanaKardeljeva ploščad 16SI-1000 Ljubljana , Slovenia, EU

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Arts Therapy is a young and useful scientific field that began to de-velop systematically in the second half of the 20th century. These therapies are a type of assistance provided through a process of experience, expression and creation using artistic means. Their ob-jective is not a piece of perfect artwork; instead the focus is on the process aimed at personal growth and self-realisation of individuals. Arts therapies are intended for individuals with miscellaneous per-sonal and career problems. With regard to the artistic means used in the therapy process, the most established therapies are those involving fine arts, drama, music and dance. The Arts Therapy is a Master study programme which focuses on developing specific com-petences and skills and therefore a study which involves interactive practical workshops with theoretical substantiation of the discussed study topics, independent studies and study practice in institutions.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

The programme is aimed at students with a strong interest in arts and are willing to use their expertise to support people with miscel-laneous personal and career problems.

PROGRAMME FACTS

Professional title: Magister pomoči z umetnostjo Master of Arts TherapyAccredited by University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Education

Duration: the programme lasts for two years and comprises 120 ECTS credits.

Entry Requirements: Candidates have to hold a university 1st cycle study programme degree of appropriate profession-al areas comprising at least 180 ECTS credits (i.e. special needs education, social pedagogy, fine arts education, music educa-tion, musicology, arts and humanities, primary education, psy-chology, pedagogy, social work, pre-school education etc.) or of other professional fields to the extent of at least 180 credits, if prior to the enrolment the study requirements have been ful-filled, which are essential for the continuation of the studies.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

The Master study programme Arts Therapy is a 2-year programme divided into 4 semesters.

Students will study a variety of subjects including:

Obligatory subjects: Scientific Research Methodology, Psychology Contents, Culturology and Communicology Contents, Applicative Contents of Social and Special Pedagogy, Selected Topics in Gestalt Therapy and Experien-tal Group, Psychotherapies and Integrative Psychotherapy, Practical training, Integration of Various fields of Arts in Art Therapy, Supervi-sion, Master’s Seminar, Master’s Thesis.

Content elective subjects: Drama Therapy, Drama and Movement Therapy – Performative Con-tents, Music Therapy Activities, Fine Arts Therapy.

Common elective subjects:Students may select one module from the set of elective subjects provided by the faculties of the University of Ljubljana.