Licensure eligible in Mental Health Counseling in Massachusetts and Registered Expressive Arts Therapy Eligible
The William James College program is among a few programs in New England to meet the educational standards for both the International Expressive Art Therapy Association for becoming a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), and the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Profession to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) . Students seeking licensure in other states must ensure that their degree program satisfies the requirements of the licensing board in that state(s).
Course | LMHC Requirements | REAT Requirements |
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | X | |
Adult Psychopathology | X | |
Psychological Appraisal and Assessment | X | |
Professional Issues and Ethics | X | X |
Practicum Seminar I: Helping Relationships I & II | X | X |
Diversity, Difference and Inclusion | X | X |
Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence | X | X |
Group Counseling and Psychotherapy | X | X |
Lifespan Development | X | X |
Research and Program Evaluation | X | X |
Introduction to Family Therapy | X | X |
Counseling Internship I & II | X | X |
Practical Approaches in Arts Expressive Therapy | X | |
Advanced Expressive Therapies: Theory & Practice | X | |
Expressive Arts in Trauma Treatment | X | |
Introduction to Play Therapy | X | |
Psychodrama and Drama Therapy | X | |
Extra courses | ||
Consultation, Collaboration and Community Partnerships | ||
Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment |