Certificate Program
A certificate program normally consists of an identified sequence of coursework within a narrowly defined discipline. Certificate programs are designed or both first-time degree-seeking students and individuals who already possess a baccalaureate degree. Admission policies for certificate-seeking students are the same as for degree-seeking undergraduates.
Requirements for Certificate Programs:
1. A minimum of 18 credit hours in specified coursework earned at Webster University must be successfully completed.
2. All courses to be applied to a certificate program must be completed with a grade of C or better. Some departments may establish a higher overall cumulative grade requirement for specific certificate programs.
3. Courses fulfilling the requirements of a certificate program may also be used to satisfy the requirements of a degree program, but may not be used to complete another certificate.
4. Transfer credits are not applicable to certificate programs.
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Art Therapy Certificate Program
The art therapy certificate covers the prerequisites established by the
American Art Therapy Association (AATA). The purpose of the certificate is to
introduce students to the field of art therapy, to enhance their personal use of
arts processes, and to prepare them to utilize art education methods and fine
arts skills in therapeutic arts environments such as children’s arts camps,
retirement homes, and community arts agencies. Students should petition to
become art therapy candidates at their regularly scheduled major acceptance
review and begin keeping their art therapy journal under the supervision of the
art therapy program advisor. (Regulated by the AATA, art therapist must complete
a master’s degree in order to become registered and certified. The certificate
in art therapy provides an initial stage of preparation for further training.)
Students seeking this certificate are required to adhere to the Ethics and
Standards Practice guidelines of the AATA.
In addition to all the requirements for a B.A. Studio Art major or those of a B.F.A. Studio Emphasis major, art majors can attain the Curatorial Studies certificate by successfully completing the following courses:
Certificate Requirements:
9 credit hours required in art therapy courses
15 credit hours required in psychology courses
Required Courses:
ART 3200 Art Therapy: Introduction – 3 hr
ART 4200 Art Therapy: History and Theory – 3 hr
ART 4800 Apprenticeships in Art (Professional Internship in Art Therapy) – 3 hr
PSYC 1030 Introduction to Psychology – 3 hr
PSYC 2030 Human Development – 3 hr
PSYC 3060 Abnormal Psychology – 3 hr
PSYC 4100 History and Systems of Psychology – 3 hr
PSYC 4200 Personality Theory
Recomended Courses:
ART 3910 Art for the Elementary Grades – 3 hr
Program Overview: Art Therapy Journal
Similar to an art portfolio, this journal must be kept throughout the course of
studies once the student has been identified as a candidate for the art therapy
certificate. The art therapy journal review takes place at the end of each
semester in the program with a final review prior to graduation.
In addition to the required course sequence, students in the art therapy
certificate program are encouraged to take courses in education, multicultural
studies, religion, and social science methods.
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Curatorial Studies Certificate Program
18 required credit hours
The Curatorial Studies certificate introduces students to the theory and practice to curate art. This certificate will provide the initial state of preparation for further study at the graduate level.
In addition to all the requirements for a B.A. Studio Art major or those of a B.F.A. Studio Emphasis major, art majors can attain the Curatorial Studies certificate by successfully completing the following courses:
Course Requirements:
ARHS 2700 Introduction to Curatorial Studies – 3 hr
ARHS 4700 Cultural Organizations: Structure and Theory – 3 hr
ART 4800 Apprenticeships in Art – 3 hr
Curatorial Studies journal – 0 hr
Chose 3 from the following:
ART 2212 Art Business, and Visual Culture – 3 hr
MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice – 3 hr
PHIL 3120 Philosophy and Art – 3 hr
ARHS 4600 Topics in Art – 3 hr
ARHS 4730 Art Theory and Criticism – 3 hr
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International Art Studies Certificate Program
20 required credit hours
The International Art Studies certificate integrates focused studies at a Webster University campus with art study abroad. The combination of course work and cultural immersion enables students go gain a deeper understanding of the international nature of contemporary art. The intensity of this study may enrich and broaden the students’ global perspectives.
In addition to all the requirements for a B.A. Studio Art major or those of a B.F.A. Studio Emphasis major, art majors can attain the Curatorial Studies certificate by successfully completing the following courses:
Requirements:
Study Abroad Courses:
Students must take at least 6 credit hours at a Webster University campus in a different country other than their home campus.
Art History Courses – 8 credit hours including:
ARHS 2000 Art Forum – 1 hr
Two ARHS 3000- level courses – 6 hr
ARHS 4810 International Art Capstone – 1 hr
Language Courses:
Two 1000-level foreign language courses or proficiency in a language other than the student’s native language – 6 hr
*Note: Students who met this requirement by demonstrating language proficient must take 6 credit hours through substituted courses approved by the department
Two courses chosen from the following:
INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 – 3 hr
ISTL 2550 Topics in International Studies (with appropriate topic) – 3 hr
ANTH 2000 Issues in Contemporary Anthropology (with appropriate topic) – 3 hr
