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Career Investigation Report

Expressive/creative Arts Therapist
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Guidelines
It is essential that anyone applying to the __________________________________________
Program
have a clear understanding of the educational program as well as the responsibilities of
__________________________________________
professionals. The Career Investigation Report
allows you to detail your decision-making process for becoming a member of this profession. Include as
much relevant information as possible, but keep in mind that you must use this form ONLY and you
must complete all sections.
Please submit a typed Career Investigation Report; handwritten submissions will be rejected. Once
you have completed the report, you must send it to the Registrars Office to be added to your
admissions file. Applications to the __________________________________________
Program will
not be considered for admission until all required supporting documentation has been received.
You can submit your Career Investigation Report by uploading a saved copy through MyNAIT Portal.
For detailed instructions on how to submit your Career Investigation Report online, please visit
www.nait.ca/careerinvestigation. If you are submitting this Report electronically, you do not need to sign
the last page of the form. Alternatively a printed and signed hard copy of the report can be submitted in
person or by mail to the Registrars Office at the address below:
Office of the Registrar
11762-106 St. NW, Suite 1000
Edmonton, AB T5G 3H1
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
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Section 1:
To learn about occupations related to your studies, it is recommended that you talk to someone who
has professional and/or educational experience in the area that interests you. Contact employers,
unions or professional associations, counsellors, teachers, family members or friends to gather more
information about the occupational research you are conducting.
For each person you have contacted, please provide the following: name, phone number, mailing
address, email address, title, employer.
Contact 1:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________________________________________________________________
Years in Program: ___________________________________________________________________________
Specialty: ________________________________________________________________________________
Typical Duties: ____________________________________________________________________________
Contact 2:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Employer: _______________________________________________________________________________
Years in Program: __________________________________________________________________________
Specialty: _______________________________________________________________________________
Typical Duties: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Section 2:
Using the research strategies outlined on the Career Investigation website, please answer all questions
in this section.
1)
Describe one or two employment opportunities related to the field of studies you have chosen.
How will your personal background enable you to be successful in this field?
(1100 Character limit)
Creative arts therapists work with children and adults in a variety of settings such as rehabilitation facilities,
hospitals and schools. An employment opportunity in Canada from indeed.com is mental health councellor
in Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority. I am a creative, enthusiastic, non-judgmental person with
strong communication and interpersonal skills. I have flexibility and a tolerance for ambiguity and take
initiative. With my personal background working with children in schools and personal skills set, I will be
better able to design and implement innovative therapy programs and employing artistic techniques (alis,
2016).
Source: ALIS. Creative Arts Therapist. Retrieved November 10, 2016, from
http://occinfo.alis.alberta.ca/occinfopreview/info/browse-occupations/occupation-profile.html?id=71003236
2)
What is a typical workday like in this profession? What does an employee do?
An art therapist can work with individuals, couples, families or in group settings and use artistic media to help
clients maintain and improve their mental and physical disabilities or injuries by recognizing and developing
personal connections. They will usually set up an appointment and treat patients or work in workshops.
3)
What skills/abilities are required to be successful in the field?
Based on Hollands occupational themes, art therapy involves: teaching, training, enlightening, curing and
developing others; working with forms, designs and pattern and the creative expression of ideas and
emotions; and analytical thinking (Art Therapy, 2016)
Source: Art Therapy. (2016). Carlton University. Retrieved 10 November 2016, from
http://carleton.ca/psychology/wp-content/uploads/Art-Therapist.pdf
4)
What kind of education and training are required?
Art therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology (or a related discipline), a master's degree in
art therapy and and a strong background in art, dance or drama.
Source: 3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment. NOC. Retrieved November
10, 2016, from http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=3144

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Section 2 continued:
Please answer all questions in this section.
5)
What are the starting, average, and maximum salaries in this occupation? Are there
opportunities for promotion?
The overall hourly wage according to ALIS (2016), are $19.25 starting, $35.52 average, and $48.73
maximum. With the average wage, creative arts therapists can make $59,082.00 annually. There are
opportunities for promotion.
6)
Where are these jobs most likely to be located and what are the working conditions?
Most likely, art therapists are located in hospitals and counselling centres and clinics, schools, nursing
homes, community agencies, prisons and in private practices. Art therapists may remove toxic art supplies
or sharp instruments such as scissors for safety reasons depending on the setting and client group. Music
therapists may be required to lift and carry instruments and equipment.
7)
Is the job typically full-time, part-time, seasonal, or contract? What are the normal hours of
work?
Creative arts therapists often work standard office hours starting at 0800 and ending at 1600 or hours can
vary is they practice privately. The job is typically full-time and part-time and can be contractual depending
on the location.
8)
How is the future outlook for this career? How stable is employment in this occupation?
For now, the future outlook for this career is uncertain but it is expected to increase as
members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years (alis, 2016).
Employment is stable in government owned locations.
http://occinfo.alis.alberta.ca/occinfopreview/info/browse-occupations/occupation-profil
e.html?id=71003236

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Section 3:
1)
How did you learn about the Program at NAIT?

Website
Information week at NAIT
NAIT open house
Newspaper ad (please specify)
Friend
2)
NOC
Other (please specify) __________________________________________________________
Did you participate in any of the following program-related events as a prospective student?
Buddy System
Info-Session
Info Week
Open House
Other (please specify) __________________________________________________________
APPLICANTS CHECKLIST
In order for your application to be processed all of the following must be completed and submitted:
Apply online to the Program through APAS
Complete and submit a Career Investigation Report
If you attended high school or a post-secondary institution outside of Alberta, you must request
an official transcript to be sent to the Registrars Office as soon as grades are available. If you
attended high school or a post-secondary school within Alberta, your transcripts will
automatically be requested through APAS.
By checking this box I certify that I completed this form in my own words. I recognize that if I
have plagiarized or provided any false information in any part of this document, I will forfeit my
admission to the program.
A signature is not required if this form is submitted electronically through the
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

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