Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Art Therapy courses offered by the School of Continuing Studies (SCS)?
SCS at Northwestern University offers art therapy courses to health and human service professionals who wish to expand their professional repertoire and add art therapy to their practice, as well as art therapy training for those wishing to enter the field and those seeking further art therapy training. Students are encouraged to take as many or as few courses as they wish during any quarter to fulfill continuing education requirements, or/and fulfill personal or professional interest.

Who should enroll in these courses?
These courses are of interest to art therapists, social workers, counselors, psychologists, teachers, other human service professionals, as well as current students in these disciplines. Career changers interested in the professions listed above are also encouraged to attend. These courses also offer an introduction to art therapy for those who are considering entering the field. Art therapists may also wish to take courses for additional training, specialization, or credential maintenance.

What kind of credit is offered?
Noncredit continuing education course work (CECs and CEUs) can be applied to credential maintenance in art therapy, social work, and counseling at the rate of one credit for each classroom hour.

Who are the instructors that teach?
Our instructors are experienced art therapy professionals from the Chicago area. Our Advisor is art therapy pioneer Harriet Wadeson, Ph.D., LCSW, ATR-BC, HLM.

Is there an admissions process to become enrolled in the program?
There is no admissions process. Registration is open to any one interested in the art therapy course work.

Are there prerequisites?
There are no educational prerequisites.

When is the enrollment deadline?
Students may register up until 5:00 p.m. the last business day before the class begins, provided space is available. Early bird registration ends at 5:00 p.m. seven calendar days prior to the first class meeting. Students who register after this date will be charged a $50.00 late registration fee.

Where do I get my textbooks/course materials?
Most classes have a small materials fee that is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Any other required books or course materials will be posted on the class web site. Students may purchase books online at such sites as BN.com or Amazon.com.