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Israel Extension

Lesley University offers three master's degree programs* at its Extension site in Netanya, Israel. The programs are designed to serve Israeli communities, and most coursework requires fluency in Hebrew. Please watch the video, below, about the Extension program in Israel.

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Master of Arts Degree in Expressive Therapies with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling

This program is for individuals who want to activate progressive change in people's lives and in the world. Graduates practice expressive therapies in clinics, health care facilities, school community agencies, private practices and other settings internationally.

The 60-credit program provides:

  • graduate education that integrates psychological theory with creative art modalities and clinical interventions;
  • leadership in the forefront of creative arts therapies and the mental health fields;
  • meaningful connection between the arts theory and practice in teaching and clinical training;
  • a creative environment that respects students for who they are, values and appreciates their life experiences and backgrounds and encourages collaboration;
  • the challenge of self-growth and heightened personal awareness;
  • a graduate degree that is respected by many national and international professions.
PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS
Required Expressive Therapies Courses 21
GEXTH 5032 Orientation to Expressive Therapies 3
  OR  
GEXTH 5032 Orientation to Expressive Therapies 2
  AND  
GEXTH 7104 Integrative Seminar 1
GEXTH 5102 Theories in Expressive Therapies 3
GEXTH 5103 Theory & Process of Group Work 3
GEXTH 6102 Standards and Ethics in Clinical Practice 3
GEXTH 6105 Examining Power, Privilege and Oppression in Clinical Practice 3
GEXTH 6106 Research and Evaluation 3
GEXTH 5010 Intermodal Expressive Therapies: Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies 3
Counseling Psychology Courses 15
GPSYC 6007 Psychopathology 3
GPSYC 6026 Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan  3
GPSYC 6202 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
GPSYC 5001 Psychological Foundations of Counseling 3
  OR  
GPSYC 6029 Vocational Theory and Career Counseling 3
  OR  
GEXTH 6109 Theories of Personality 3
GPSYC 6205 Assessment for Counseling & Psychology: Adults 3
  OR  
GPSYC 6255 Assessment for Counseling & Psychology: Children and Adolescents 3
Electives   9
Students may choose 12 credits of elective coursework in consultation with their faculty advisor OR may take the following four courses:  
GEXTH 5036 Imaginal Psychology 3
GEXTH 7015 Symbolic Process in Psychotherapy 3
GEXTH 7102 Advanced Clinical Training 3
GEXTH 7767 Thesis Seminar: Expressive Therapies II 3
Field Experience Courses 12
GEXTH 5119 Clinical Skills & Applications* 3
GEXTH 7700 Expressive Therapies Supervision I** 3
GEXTH 7719 Expressive Therapies Supervision II** 3
GEXTH 7721 Expressive Therapies Supervision III** 3
TOTAL CREDITS 60

* Taken concurrently with 150-hour practicum.
** Taken concurrently with 900-hour internship.

 

Master of Education in Creative Arts in Learning

At the heart of the Creative Arts in Learning Program is the belief that the arts are central to human learning and can serve as foundation for education in many different settings. Students are acquainted with various arts modalities--dance and creative movement, drama and theatre, music, the visual arts, storytelling and poetry--and how to apply the arts in specific educational settings.

This 36-credit program provides students with the skills and experience to use the arts to:

  • address the variety of learning styles and abilities as well as the diverse development patterns of children and adults;
  • address the multiple aspects of intelligence that all people possess;
  • teach about cultural diversity and present a perspective that includes all races, cultures and ethnic groups;
  • aid in the development of cognitive skills;
  • provide rewarding avenues of expression for people of all ages.
PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS
GARTS 5351 Cultural History Through Storytelling 3
GARED 6100 Integrating Arts Approach to Learning 3
GARED 6109 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment 3
GARTS 6105 Multiple Perspectives Through Music 3
GARTS 6104 Art and Visual Inquiry 3
GARED 6207 Symposium: Conflict Resolution 3
GARTS 6101 Arts and Culture in the Community 3
GARTS 6203 The Language of Poetry 3
GARED 5010 Creative Movement and Learning 3
GARED 5018 Arts and Human Development 3
GARED 7100 Educator Inquiry: Seminar and Thesis 3
GARED 5009 Drama & Critical Literacy 3
TOTAL CREDITS 36

 

Master of Arts Program in Interdisciplinary Studies: Individualized Specialization

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program offers an academic context for those who want to connect their personal and professional interests and goals. Individuals attracted to the program include those who seek a creative alternative to the more rigid formats of traditional discipline-specific academic and professional training programs.

The Interdisciplinary Focii of Study at our Netanya site include Women Studies and the Arts, Group Leadership and the Arts, and Holistic Studies.

The 36-credit program provides experiences, knowledge and skills for:

  • expanding professional development through research, readings and field study in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and the arts;
  • integrating academic study with professional goals;
  • making connections among various academic disciplines that enhance professional practice.

Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstration of proficiency in English.
  • Program-specific requirements.
PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS
Required Courses 12
GINTD 5011 Ways of Knowing: How We Make Meaning 3
GINTD 5012 People and Place: Interdisciplinary Perspectives 3
GINTD 7001 Praxis: Integrating Theory into Practice 3
GINTD 7500 Thesis/Integrative Final Project 3
Elective Courses may include: 24
GEXTH 5038 Spirituality: Integrating Factor in Mental and Physical Health 3
GEXTH 5045 Arts and Healing 3
GEXTH 5029 Body-Oriented Psychotherapy 3
GEXTH 6004 Expressive Arts Therapy in Holistic Psychology 3
GEXTH 6400 Holistic Approach to Pain and Stress 3
GEXTH 6404 Nutrition for Physical and Emotional Health 3
GINTD 5014 Introduction to Shamanism 3
GARED 5018 Arts and Human Development 3
TOTAL CREDITS 36

 

* The Lesley University Extension in Israel is operating with a temporary license issued by the Council for Higher Education. The academic degree is granted by Lesley University as an American University and is not an Israeli academic degree.

For further information on the Israel Extension contact:Israel Extension

Laura Gerhard
Israel Extension Coordinator
Lesley University
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Telephone: (617) 349-8434
Fax: (617) 349-8431
lgerhard@lesley.edu

Samuel Schwartz
Israel Extension Coordinator
Arts Institute Project in Israel
P.O.Box 8178
Industrial Park Building #F
10 Netanya South, Israel 42160
Telephone: 9-865-6501 9-865-6502
Fax: 9-865-6503
(from the U.S. first dial 011-972)

updated 07/14/10 | 01:59 PM
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