Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Certificate (Expressive Arts & Equine-Assisted)
The TIBH Certificate responds to the need for innovative practices in behavioral health services. Qualified students will have a master’s degree or be enrolled in a master’s degree program in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology (all concentrations), Educational Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Fine Arts, or a related mental health discipline. Students enrolled in the certificate program will have previously completed coursework in psychopathology, ethics/professional practice, theory, and child and adult development, with knowledge gained as a result of the master's program in which they are enrolled.
The TIBH Certificate comprises two tracks. The first track is the Expressive Arts (EA), which provides students with the required knowledge and skills to use arts (e.g., music, theater, art, dance/movement, storytelling) to apply to their practice with various groups and at all levels (micro, mezzo, macro) of practice. Students will complete coursework and 250 hours of applied learning in a practicum coordinated by our Practicum Coordinator and Certificate Coordinator.
TRACK I: The Expressive Arts
Requirements |
Options |
2 Core Courses
Total 6 Credits |
Introduction to Trauma-Informed Therapy 3 Credits OR |
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ACCN 586.01 3 Credits OR |
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SOWK/SWK 626 3 Credits AND |
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SOWK 730 Qualitative Analysis 3 Credits OR |
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ART 602 |
Electives, Students Select 2 6 credits |
ART 584 3 Credits Introduction to Studio Art for Graduate Students: + Discipline 3 Credits OR |
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ART 585 3 Credits Introduction to Studio Art for Graduate Students: + Discipline 3 Credits OR |
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ENGL 641 OR |
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ENGL 642 OR |
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ENGL 643 OR |
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ENGL 645 OR |
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ENGL 678 The Teacher as Writer I or II 3 Credits OR |
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ENGL 682 |
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Internship |
Internship Students not enrolled in MU MSW program will complete the internship requirement by completing 250 hours in our in-house, School of Social Work expressive arts response team: S~ Service (through) T~ Trauma-Informed E~ Expressive Arts P~ Partnerships STEP will offer opportunities for applied learning under the supervision of social workers and artists; and align with the community-based mission of MU. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOWK 601 or SOWK 531 or permission of instructor Electives (3-credits)
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The second track is Equine-Assisted Therapeutic and Educational Learning (EATL), which provides students with the required knowledge and skills to partner with horses (and other animals) and use nature-based strategies to apply their therapeutic and/or education practice with diverse populations across all levels of intervention. Students will complete practicum hours in an Equine-Assisted Therapy & Learning internship at at programs or facilities approved by our Practicum Coordinator and Certificate Coordinator.
TRACK II: EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY AND LEARNING
Requirements |
Options |
2 Core Courses Select 2 for 6 Credits |
Introduction to Trauma-Informed Therapy 3 Credits OR |
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ACCN 586.01 3 Credits |
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SOWK/SWK 626 3 Credits AND |
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SOWK 730 Qualitative Analysis 3 Credits OR |
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ART 602 AND |
Electives, Students Select 2 for 6 Credits
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SOWK 640 3 Credits AND |
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Expressive Arts Summer Institute |
Internship 250 Hours/3 Credits |
Students will complete field hours in an Equine-Assisted Therapy & Learning internship at Lone Oak Equine-Assisted Therapeutic & Educational Services. |
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Contact Information
Expressive Arts Certificate Coordinator
Dr. Heather Girvin
Office: Stayer Hall, Rm 317
Phone: 717-871-7181
Email: heather.girvin@millersville.edu