3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the CAGS program must give evidence of a graduate or terminal degree from a regionally-accredited graduate school with a concentration in or closely related to the expressive arts. Experienced professionals with a graduate degree in another field will also be considered, depending on their qualifications. All applicants must have an interview in person or by phone with a designated staff member of EGS.
Students admitted into the CAGS program will be considered to be in the Qualifying Phase of doctoral studies. CAGS students should be aware that completion of their studies for the CAGS does not bring an automatic acceptance into the Candidacy Phase of the doctoral program. In addition, students must present an evaluation of "good" or better in the Qualifying Paper and a recommendation from their Faculty Advisor at EGS for advancement to doctoral candidacy. It is also possible to pursue studies for the CAGS and to apply for doctoral candidacy at a later date.
4. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE CAGS PROGRAM
4.1. Field Study Projects
Auditing a Seminar given by a leader in the field.
It is important to study a role model in practice. The seminar should be at least a weekend long. After the seminar the student should have a one-and-a-half hour interview with the faculty. Preparation through the study of the publications of the teacher is required. The seminar leader will receive an honorarium of 200 CHF from EGS for the interview. After the seminar, the student should send a report to their faculty advisor.
4.2. Study and response to a significant publication in the field.
The study of one of the published writings in the field of the expressive arts will be the basis of a written response by the student. The selection of the work studied must be approved by the student's supervisor. The response should be sent to the faculty advisor for further discussion and evaluation.
4.3. Internship
Teaching EXA for at least 36 hours.
Supervision of the internship is mandatory and should preferably be taken from a supervisor who is an Expressive Arts Supervisor, Therapist, Educator or Consultant. The minimum requirement of supervision is three sessions.
4.4 Lecture Project Requirement of a paper
Public lecture or presentation of a paper on the Expressive Arts
It is important to represent the field of the Expressive Arts eloquently in public to enhance one's own ability as a teacher. We also consider an in-service presentation as public. The lecture has to be sent to the EGS faculty advisor after presentation.
Defense of the Lecture Project
In a phone call, in person or through Internet, the paper has to be defended in a discourse with the EGS faculty advisor. The quality of the discourse is important in fulfilling the requirement.
4.5. Time-Frames for the CAGS Program
One month before summer school IMC 2, the student must show documented evidence to his/her advisor of having completed the CAGS requirements, if they are to be assured of receiving the certificate at graduation. If students do not complete the CAGS requirements before the second session, they may do so within the following year. Beyond that timeframe, a fee of 500 CHF will be charged per year for maintaining status. All requirements must be completed within 3 years after completing IMC 2.