As far as I know, from my friends who were in my counseling classes, those in the expressive therapy program did not have such a rigorous practice schedule! At least, at Lesley, it seems they are more concerned with using the arts as a vehicle for therapeutic experiences. You don't even have to be an "expert" to enter the program, as they have an integrated arts track that I considered applying to, using writing as my main expressive art. The one person I know well (she works for my agency) that went through the ET program, was in the art track. She did not have a undergrad degree in art, but she was talented. She does the same job as me; just a different way of getting there.