PSYD 176 - Art, Observation & Medicine

This course is an interactive course that utilizes the power of the visual arts and the museum setting to enhance communication, critical thinking, and observation skills. Learners will participate in one Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) session in a museum setting. VTS is a research-based methodology that utilizes art discussion to develop growth in aesthetic and cognitive skills. Following the VTS exercise, reflective discussions will help to forge connections between the processes of active art examination and diagnosis, awareness of tolerance for ambiguity in healthcare, teamwork, and communication skills.

Credit(s): 0.5

Type of Course: Course

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