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Schools
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Please feel free to leave any recommendationsor comments about any art therapy schools, courses, programs or colleges you’ve heard about.
Art Therapy is a growing field, which began by treating children and adults, who were emotionally scarred and/or physically disabled, with art and its creative process. Art therapy has expanded, many different types of people use it, and there are many benefits. Some examples of where an art therapist might work are:
- hospitals
- community mental health centers
- Child Life programs
- shelters
- prisons
- nursing homes
- special schools
What is an Art Therapy School or College?
Art therapy schools help students develop strong foundational skills that help them interpret art in a way that is more personal & therapeutic to the client. An art therapy school will assist the student in honing their artistic talents as well as their ability to interpret and analyze art and the process of creativity. If you want to become a professional art therapist, you will need to complete the appropriate Bachelor’s requirements in addition to completing the appropriate Masters Degree Requirements.
Art Therapy Schools & Courses Are Not Just For Future Art Therapists
The best art therapy colleges and programs provide specialized courses for people interested in art therapy. If you want to become a professional & certified art therapist, then you are required to go through the proper schooling. But even if you don’t want to be a certified art therapist, an art therapy course or program may still be a great choice. If you are a social worker, teacher, psychologist, or anyone with a desire to learn and understand a new discipline and form of communication, then an art therapy education can help. A quality art therapy education will help you learn important fundamental methods of art therapy, and how to encourage & foster the creative process in your clients.
Aiding the creative process and encouraging people to communicate their emotions and thoughts in new ways can improve many aspects of a person’s life. The goal of an art therapy school is to provide you with the tools and the knowledge to help improve the quality of life of your patients or clients via the creative process and expression.
Proper art therapy training from schools and colleges can help professionals develop new strategies for overcoming various disabilities in students or clients. Current professionals can gain important knowledge on how to implement various creative arts activities that can assist their current curriculums.
And obviously, if you want to become a professional and certified art therapist, then you are required to complete the proper schooling.
About Art Therapy Curriculums & Programs
Most of the top art therapy schools and colleges offer courses that are designed for people in various stages of their life, whether you are a full-time student studying to be an art therapist or you are a working professional looking to enhance your skillset and knowledge. Some examples of working professionals are counselors, social workers, human service workers, and teachers. Art therapy programs help you explore new ways to incorporate the creative process into your practice.
Some common art therapy courses and programs include:
- Art Therapy Methods
- Art Therapy Foundations
- Understanding & Working with Images
- Art Therapy & Self Image
- Group Art Therapy
- Art Therapy & The Creative Process
- Trauma Treatment
- Materials & Projects
- Transformations
Art Therapy School Certification & Accreditation
Some schools may be branches of certain colleges and accreditation may vary. However, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) regulates the educational, ethical & professional standards for the field in the U.S. The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) is responsible for evaluating candidates and granting them registration as a professional art therapist. If you want to become a Board Certified art therapist in the U.S., the ATCB requires you to pass a written exam and maintain their credentials.
U.S. Art Therapy Schools by Location
*Please note we’ll be adding more schools in the U.S. and abroad.Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
Wisconsin
International Art Therapy Schools & Programs
Art therapy schools and programs in Canada
Art therapy schools and programs in the UK and Europe
Art therapy schools and programs in Australia
Please feel free to leave any recommendations or comments about your alma mater or any other art therapy schools you’ve heard about by leaving a comment below.
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Colorado has a great program: Naropa University’s Art Therapy Transpersonal Psychology Masters.
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I am curious to know of any doctoral programs in Art Therapy. Do any still exist?
Minnesota has a Master’s level Art Therapy Program at the Adler Graduate School in Richfield, MN check out http://www.alfredadler.edu for more information
Dear Sir,
Can you please introduce me any arttherapist those who want an art therapy assistant because i vermuch like to learn arttherapy,
that can help me more and more its very urgent.
can you please do a favoure for me.
thank you.
-sathishbhagavath
What should my major be if I’m just starting out?
I second Kate’s inquiry – this field is so hard to get into, especially when approaching it from a country is lacking in both educational and occupational possibilities within art therapy! I think that a guide of some sort, or a forum, perhaps interviews with art therapists and art therapy teachers (at university and graduate level) would be greatly beneficial for people in our situation, just trying to start out in such a new (and exciting) field.
C
I second both Kate and Christian, I’m finishing my art therapy masters degree and I’m really clueless in what to do next. Actually I know what I want to do but haven’t figured out the way to open the art therapy field where I’m living. I’d very much like to hear from other art therapists how have they managed to open a working field for them because there is nothing that I want more than to do this for the rest of my life!
Cata
I was wondering if you know if there is a program that may be started up in NC or in Texas anytime soon. I have been wanting to get my masters in art therapy (I have a bachelors in Human Services) but it is very hard to do so with a family and living in a state where this degree is not offered (that we know of) Thanks!
I am looking for an online Masters Degree in Art Therapy. Can anyone recommend one?
Thanks
I am also looking for an online program if anyone has any information. Thanks!
I am currently an Art Director (B.F.A. in graphic design) but I really have a desire to become an Art Therapist. What steps would I need to take? Would this require me getting another bachelors degree in psychology or counseling?
Any suggestions would be great, thanks!
I’m currently working as a sped teacher here in our country for 9 years, and 1 year as an art teacher in a pre-school. I always got interest to teach art in my students especially those who have autism through this activities they manage to settle down and engage in the activity in a long span of time…i was interested to become an art therapists since as myself like do painting and making arts crafts..i just want to ask if you have a certain institution to recommend where i can study as well as work as an art teacher, further as an art therapists? thanks
I’m currently working as a sped teacher here in our country for 9 years, and 1 year as an art teacher in a pre-school. I always got interest to teach art in my students especially those who have autism through this activities they manage to settle down and engage in the activity in a long span of time…i want to study more and become an art therapists..what are the steps that i need to become one? thanks
Hi,
It is great to see all the interest out there for art therapy! I graduated in 2007 from SIUE Art Therapy Counseling program. This was a great program all around. I recommend checking out the American Art Therapy Association webpage to get good information on Masters programs — you can also find contact info to find out the entrance requirements for specific programs. To my knowledge, there are not any online programs available, at least that are accredited by AATA. I think there may be some distance learning programs that only meet occasionally though. I worked for 2 years in IL as a counselor and art therapist before relocating to HI recently. I am currently working on a part-time basis in art therapy. As for finding employment, it helped to use the connections I had made while I was a student, and it has also been helpful to look outside the box — I received training that will qualify me to be a licensed counselor as well as an art therapist, and this greatly increases job possibilities. I know only a few practicing art therapists who have the title “art therapist” for their job, but many more who are licensed counselors, clinicians, etc., and they use the art therapy within this. I am happy to answer any questions or be of help in any way to those of you who are interested in this field. Art therapy is a great choice:)
Sarah
i need help with art therapy guys ideas with self therapy what can i draw abt myself even if you could send or upload photo to bring up idea
I am currently at a university majoring in psychology and minor in art. Is this the right way to go and what should I get my masters in? need help!
Do you have to be an artist to be an art therapist? I have my degree in Art History and History and have some basic courses in Psych, Soc and Anthropology. I have worked with people with intellectual disabilities and childrens literacy programs. I’m creative, but not necessarily a qualified artist per se.
I’m stronly interested in Art Therapy but I just need to know if I’m way off on this career path because I’m not an artist.
Thoughts?
I need some advise on the courses in Art Therapy as I am searching for a appropriate schools in London or Europe if possible ,to study Art Therapy but I am confused and desperately looking for assistance in this area!!!be gratefull if could recommend schools .
hello, I am currently in Bangalore in India and I am doing a voluntary journalism placement. I want to write an article about art therapy as I know someone here who works in that area and is going to allow me to visit her work place for the day-I am however trying to find where people can do courses in art therapy in India-can anybody please point me in the right direction as I want to promote art therapy but can’t find the info. thank you!
Hi Deirdre, I am located in bangalore too and looking to find out more about Art Therapy. Have been able to gather any information about the same? Do you know of any therapists?
hola, estoy contenta de haberles encontrado, su información es muy completa…pero sigo perdida, me gustaría saber si tienen conocimiento de algun buen centro donde estudiar arteterapia en barcelona, me interesa desde el punto de vista de trabajo con la ceramica…gracias
Hi
I live in South Africa and I have been very keen to study Art Therapy but have not been able to find anything, seemingly in SA. Is there something you could suggest? Is there any Art Therapy qualifications that could be done through distance learning?
Regards
Charmaine
Hello. I am a holistic therapist in South Africa, and am extremely keen on studying Art Therapy. There are no schools here. Is there an international correspondence course that I can do?
I’ll really appreciate the feedback.
Kind regards,
Reshma Govind
South Africa
Hi
Can anyone recommend a good school in NYC to fulfill the psych and art requirements for a MA in A.T? I’d like to eventually apply to SVA, but currently have a BS in a non related field (Human Ecology w/ an emphasis in Fashion Merchandising) which I’m still paying for. I would ideally like to keep costs low by going to a city/state school part time in somewhere in the city..
Thanks!
Christine
Hi,
I’ve seen this question asked a couple times, but I wasn’t able to find a solid answer. I’m starting my undergrad this fall, interested in art therapy, specifically for the mentally handicapped. The school I’m going to doesn’t have the program specifically, but if I were to try to create it, what would be the path to start on? I was thinking elementary special ed with a minor in psych and my arts, but I really have no idea if this will get me where I want to go. Suggestions from those who have done it?
Thanks so much!
Hi,
I am an artist and i would like to venture out into art therapy. I would like to know about good centres in India, preferably in Bangalore which train you to become an art therapist.
Cheers
Vin
I was wondering if branching to the columia mo. area was in the near future im currently a student getting my assoc in early childhood develop. and i was curios to know if by the time i transfer if art therapy would be more widely recognized in cities of missouri other then K.C. due to a custody arrangement i can not leave the Columbia area…
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I am trying to gather advisement for additional certification to attain for Art Therapy in Texas. Are there any online programs or internships accessible to Texans?
With warm regards,
Gnatspace
Great to see your informative and enthusiastic site. We recently set up the London Art Therapy Centre – a bespoke art therapy studio environment offering art therapy to the private and public sectors. We also run lots of courses which may be of interest.
bw, Hephzibah
Okay, i’m a junior in highschool and im looking for a college that will aid my interest in art therapy. im searching within texas, but im not sure what college i should be looking for. Can i have any input on where i should start?
are there any art therapy courses conducted in india, or on line
If you are interested in art therapy, you need a masters in this field. In order to apply for the masters you will need to have a bachelors degree. You will also need 15 credits in psych and 18 in art. Lastly you will need to make a profolio of art work with different media 10 to 15 pieces. Also reference letters and a letter of interest. Tests like GRE are not needed for the majority of schools. I have been doing alot of personal research and this is what most schools if not all want. There are specific psych classes they prefer: developmental psych, abnormal psych, intro psych. If you are wondering what your bachelor’s degree should be….major in psych and minor in art. I hope this helps.
Check out the site Gradschools.com. The first one listed is Naropa and says it is accredited by the AATA. Is it valid?
Do you know of any good schools for art theraphy in Texas, Mississippi, Florida or Ohio? I am trying to start my career in this field and would love to start school in the next year.
I am just jumping off my ideas and hope to hear some sound advices or tips about studying art therapy courses.
I have just finished my Grad Dip in Art therapy (based on Humanistic perspective)in Aus, but due to personal reasons I may have to study my Master in Art therapy in Singapore (focus on Psychodynamic). I am wondering if it’s a wise choice to study two different approches. What would be the best choice?
Hi,
Iknie, at my little blog, is a new and first art real code and global tool with game characteristics. Mainly it is a code and a game that all can use and understand.
I would like people from art therapy schools to now my work. Can anyone send me suggestions about how to make this ?
As first real symbolic, Iknie has very new and unusual characteristics.
Thank you,
José Tavares
(Artist and inventor)
Iknie – Is there coming a new way of communicating ?
Why do you equate higher education with art . I think that feeds our culture’s discrimination attitudes . As though one needed a masters degree to be fully human .
I am interested in art therapy but need to find an online course. Live in El Salvador and can`t seem to find any
I am studying my msc nursing psychiatry..i need to do my research regarding art therapy on depression…i finished my dipolama in arts…but not in therapy…i would like to know..art therapy schools,,which are available in chennai…
Any schools in middle Tennessee? Any on line programs? Thank you!
does anybody know if the art therapy program at the art institute of chicago is any good?…thinking about going there….I heard NYU is good as well as Nazereth College. any thoughts?…Thanks!
I am looking for a place to study art therapy in South Africa. Do you have any ideas? I currently have my BA (HONS)in clinical psychology.
Thank you for your help.
I am a student at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa. I am currently studying Clinical Psychology (2nd year.) I plan on getting my Degree and maybe my Honours. I am wanting to know where and how I go about getting into Art Therapy. I too am looking for a place in South Africa to further my studies.
Consult a career counselor, academic adviser from a university or college or a certification board. Be careful about depending on information from websites such as these where people post all kinds of wrong info. Leave the professional knowledge to the professionals.
Hi There,
I am a retired senior, have an MSW from USF and I would like to know if it is mandatory to commit to another full time program? Is there such a thing as an art therapy assistant program?
Or is there a possibllity that already having my MSW might shorten the Art Therapy degree seeking time.
I second Sunnie’s querry. I have my LMSW from ASU (Arizona)and also a practicing clay artist. I have been considering marrying the two. But do I really need to get yet another Masters Degree? Is there an at distance program, where I could complete the course deficiencies in a short time.
I’m also wondering what availability is there of jobs out there?
Is there some relationship to Occupational Therapy and Art Therapy Modalities?
Has anyone out there attened Prescott Collage’s Art Therapy Program and can comment on it?
Thank you. April
i want to be art tharepist but not with pencils or crayons and paint i mean with clay or pottery…
Thank you SO MUCH for listing these schools! I am currently a student at SCAD Atlanta. I have become very unhappy here because nearly everyone’s goal is to exploit art to become rich and famous rather than to heal and inspire. Thats not what i want for myself at all. I want to study Art Therapy more than anything but didnt know how to go about it an just figured i’a stay at scad. Now that i know where i can study im really excited to actually get my shit together and leave so i can live my dream. This blog is such a awesome thing!
Hi
I am looking for a Art Therapy course which will be valid in India. I would prefer an online course. If any one has any info I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
Hi!
I’m interested in applying to schools to get a Masters in Art therapy BUT I’m wondering about the prerequisites I might need to get into a program! Also, an recommendations of specific programs or places to go and study???
Thanks!
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Katy and i have studied arts in Iran, also worked as an art therapist at a psychotherapy center for 2 years in this field.
I am truly interested in arts and art psychotherapy and would like to take part in your courses.
Please let me know if it’s possible to apply for your courses on Jan 2012.
Best regards,
Katy
Hi,
My name is yukti and I have just finished my Masters in counselling psychology.I am currently interning at a school as well as at a counselling center at both the places I use art therapy when I feel the need. I really want to do a course or a few days workshop on art therapy so that I can learn in detail. Can you suggest a place or any trained art therapist in bangalore from whom I can learn.
Regards,
Yukti
Thank you
hi..I am from India…I did my bachelors in Fine Art almost three years ago…i have been employed in an IT firm…and have been into web design..i love to work with children, i want to get beck to art…i found this blog while googling on Art therapy…nice to see so many people interested in it…Are there any organizations or Institutes which give courses, or conduct workshops? Is there any way to learn Art Therapy in India??
I live in Texas (Houston) and have a BA degree in Art, Education and English. I have been teaching for the past 18 years, but am really excited about the possibilities that Art Therapy could open up for me for the future. In researching school providing a Masters in Art Therapy, I am finding NOTHING close to here. Please advise before I am too old to take advantage of those possibilities!!
Thanks to anyone who can give good concrete advice.
Hello, i’ve been looking into schools that have pre-art therapy programs and I saw that Mount St. Joe in Cincinnati has pre art therapy courses up to a bachelor. They are private and pretty expensive but they give alot of financial aid. Check out the financial aid calculator.
I live in Italy (Venice) and have a high degree in Art and Education, and Specialization too. I’m excited about the possibilities of Art Therapy for my future. I’m finding no schools providing a Masters in Art Therapy, please advise me. Thanks to anyone who can give good concrete advice!
Are there any undergraduate programs in art therapy online?
My boyfriend wants to go to college to get certified in Art Therapy, but there are NO schools here in Georgia. We are a working couple at my therapeutic riding program. Please advise us as to how he gets the schooling necessary. I don’t see any Masters programs online….There are BA in psychology online, though. Moving just isn’t feasible.
Thanks very much for your help!
Blessings,
Gina
Hello, I just finished my junior year of highschool and am very interested in going to college for art therapy. I live in Ohio in the Cincinnati area and would like to go to a school in Ohio but would consider branching out to neighboring states. So far I’ve been looking at Capital’s bachelors program, possibly doing a major in art minor in psychology and concentratrion in art therapy at Mount Saint Joe, and there have been a few other small schools I’ve found with art therapy programs. Do any of you have any comments about those schools or suggestions of other schools to look in to? Also, during 1st semester of my senior year of highschool I am signed up to do an internship. Is there anyone around the Cincinnati area that would consider letting me shadow them, unpaid, for 10 hours a week during my 1st semester? If you have any info for me respond to this or send me an email at liseydereese@gmail.com thanks
I wish there was an art therapy program UK or in TN
Hello,
I am currently working on getting my Bachelors in Child Development and want to eventually get my Masters in Art Therapy. I was wondering how to go about all of this? Are there specific undergraduate minors that would be better or more helpful to get if you are planning on getting your Masters in Art Therapy? I am new to this major and have very little knowledge on it. I was also wondering if there were any places in San Diego county you knew of that have internships? Thank you!
Katrina
I’m so frustrated to see that Atlanta has no Art Therapy programs. I would love to try an online program but I have not found a suitable program. Some require previous psychology courses and I don’t have any. If you could shed some light in online programs I would appreciate it. Thanks!
TLRB
Is there any Art Therapy programs or classes in Cincinnati area of Ohio.
Thank You
Need to hear from you
Not fair! a career to good to be true, and it’s not even offered in Texas. Are there any classes close to having this sort of program in my state?
My goal for Art therapy is rooted in Christianity!
Do you know a good graduate program that would be best for this goal?
I have an Associate in Graphic Design, but I feel like I have a calling for something deeper. I dont know exactly where to start. I noticed most places require a master in Art Therapy. I dont know how to go about getting to that point if i need to start an Art education major now? I live in NJ and am interested in a good affordable school near NJ or Florida. Any pointers to give direction would be helpful! thank you
Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM, is a Graduate School offering Masters degrees in Counseling, Counseling, and Art Therapy/Counseling. They also offer certificates in Transformational Ecopsychology, Psychodrama, and Integral Somatic Psychology.
Their approach is transformational, spiritually informed (engaging and honoring all traditions), evolutionary, and unlike any program you will find anywhere. They are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (NCA) and the American Art Therapy Association. I encourage anyone looking into an art therapy education to check them out: http://www.swc.edu/
I have offers for a place on an MA Art Psychotherapy from Roehampton (FT) and Goldsmiths (PT). I’m a Fine Art graduate so am very familiar with Goldsmith’s reputation in the Arts but i don’t know which university is better for Art Therapy.
Any suggestions? Have been going over this dilemma for weeks…
sveiki,
tr?ksta info. labai nor??iau studijuoti meno terapijos studijas Lietuvoje, dekui. Turiu tik dailes pedagog?s bakalaur?.
Hi there fellow art lovers!
My name is Ali and I live in Pretoria in South Africa.
It is my dream to follow a career in art therapy and to work with disabled children but am struggling to find a school or place that offers the course here.
I would appreciate it if someone could inform me of a place near me that offers classes or if there is a correspondence course I could do from South Africa.
This would be appreciated very much!
God bless!
Ali
ali.erasmus@gmail.com
I love Art Therapy!
I’m glad to know about this art therapy school, and I hope there is already here in the philippines. I’m looking for a course and an art school for my son who will be going to 1st year college. do you accept a young student which he himself has mild autism but interested in arts? I myself is interested.
Please reply.
I am almost finished with my BA in Visual Arts with a certificate in Art Therapy from Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa. I am trying to figure out which graduate schools to apply to. I have a lot of international experience and would like to work with refugee populations in the future. Does anyone know of graduate programs that focus on international injustices or have opportunities to work with refugee populations?
HI everyone, I am at my final year at Barbara Brennen School of healing and I have touched upon the healing effect of art and color. I have experimented with color and forms in healing sessions and in my own healing process. I have called it my healing journey at the school ‘healing through art’ because it had helped me tremendously in expressing suppressed feelings, interpreting energetic blocks in the aura as well as connecting with my inner child.
My question here is where and whom can I reach for some advice on how to take this talent or ability further. I am living in Paris and wonder if there is anyone there or a University that teaches Art therapy and maybe help me interpret some of the drawings I have painted as well. I am also receiving some guidance and some sacred geometric symbols that also seem to have a healing effect on the body.
Thanks for your kind reply
helen
The right art school can not only enable you to learn and improve upon existing artistic ability and techniques, but it can also prepare you for an exciting career doing something you love.
Hi, I’m currently an art student in Michigan and I am really looking to get into art therapy because I love psychology and sociology. Art therapy seems like a profession where I could use my love for all of these things, especially art, without having to become a starving artist.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what classes I should be taking and major I should be signing onto for my undergraduate studies?
i need to join in your college
Any Art Therapy Schools in South Africa? Would love to specialize in Art therapy for CHildren.
Many Blessings
Marjolein
RSA
I live in Utah and I love art + helping people, so I want to see if I can go int oart therapy. But I can’t seem to find were to start, can you help me out? I have no idea what classes in collage to take, or anything! I need help!
In response to someone’s post about a good place to take your psychology pre-req courses toward an MA in Art Therapy… if you’re not opposed to taking distance learning courses, I would highly suggest Louisiana State University’s Independent & Distance Learning program. Most programs should have no problem accepting credits from this program, though do call and double check. I’ve already taken the Intro to Psychology course. Very informative and interesting text book, a good lesson plan, and two short exams that I was able to have proctored at a local community college assessment center. Each course is around $400 (very inexpensive for a 3 credit college level course, even for a distance learning course) and all of the books can be found for a great price used. The have all 4 courses that most schools require: Intro to Psych, Developmental Psych, Abnormal Psych, and Personality Psych. Check it out.
http://is.lsu.edu/courselist.asp?cat=Psychology&nid=102&pg=
I’m currently attending graduate school for my master’s in mft, as well as obtaining my license (LMFT) here in the state of Neveda, and would like to pursue an certification in art therapy. I need some direction on what schools provide online course that are acceptable and considered certifiable.
I’m from Argentina, and I’ve been working in a fundation at the art program for desabled children, and I would like to know if I can get a degree, or take courses in art therapy to keep studying and helping them
Would I need both a bachelors and a masters in art therapy? Or could I get a double major in fine art and social work as my bachelors and a masters in art therapy?
Hi all!
I am interested in looking for online Masters programs for Art Therapy. I have a bachelors in Industrial Design. I have a ton of patience for children and would love to intertwine my love of art and kids. I am an Army wife in Alaska at this time and who knows where to next so an online program would be the absolute best for my situation! Thank you for any information that you can provide!
Thanks you, Dana Gamel