I think they do an undergrad too called Contemplative Art Therapy.

Any summer school for art therapy in ny?

Hi, you would need a masters degree in Art Therapy. Look at the AATA website which outlines schools that are approved. You will also need to ensure you have 18 credit hours undergraduate level in psychology in order to qualify for graduate school programs in art therapy. There are some online masters programs in Art Therapy, however I question the ability to completely learn a program online. Some programs have distance master’s degrees available such as Pratt Institute, Lesley Univ., and St Mary of the Woods. I attended Pratt and really loved my program and feel I had quality training for full time work after graduating.

Adler University in Chicago and Drexel in Phildadelphia also have PHD in Art Therapy

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I know there are two institutions one in chennai and other in kochi

You need to check with The Canadian Art Therapy Association. I believe they honor US credentials.

Hi there, I can do for you information on our therapy programs. We are Canadian international institution, and have students attending online and in class from all over the world. I myself live in the United States, and we have students from Thailand, Taiwan, Canada, Abu Dhabi, and England.
Our programs are flexible for working adults and offer students are unique culturally immersive experience in art therapy. Do you like to talk more about the opportunities for school and career, feel free to contact me directly.

I’m desperately in search of a PhD Art Therapy program in Denmark and Australia. Can anyone be of help, please? Or any recommended Universities / sites to visit? Anything helpful. Thanks a lot.

There are several different paths you can take to start in this field. You can receive an undergraduate degree in any related field such as fine arts, studio art, etc.. or you can receive an undergraduate in psychology, sociology, etc… Those are just recommended, technically speaking you can apply for your masters with any type of undergraduate degree. When looking into master’s programs you can either find a college which offers a masters in Art Therapy, or Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Art therapy, or you can receive a masters in a related field like Psychology, counseling psychology, etc but you would have to complete additional course work in art therapy background and studio art courses in order to receive ATR, ATR-BC credentialing. Up to you…

I’m currently finishing my last semester of the Bachelors in Fine Arts at Alfred University(NY). I’lll be attending Nazareth University in the fall for a masters in Art Therapy!

Edinboro University is one of the only 100% online art therapy masters programs. I am currently enrolled and it is great!

For a Bachelors I would say Fine Arts or Art because many programs require more art credits than psychology, and you can minor in psychology. You will also need a portfolio for your grad school application.

Hi Terry,
This is Anupama . I am also looking for similar course . I just saw your article . Did you find any art therapy course .
Regards
Anupama

Lesley University

A lot of the master’s programs require more studio art than psychology classes actually. But you should have a double major or a major/minor combo of studio art and psychology! You will need an art portfolio to get into an accredited art therapy program, so don’t forget about taking those 🙂

I am also an art teacher interested in art therapy but the program’s I found are way too expensive and interfere with my school schedule. If you know of any online degrees please let me know.

For mastering IN ART ThERAPY** (ignore the “not”)

Hi Eunhae- so thrilled to see your comment. I have the same passion- I want to use art therapy and show Christ’s love while doing it. I don’t know too much as far as answering your question, if you find out anything, please let me know- samanthac313@yahoo.com
However, I can tell you that I recommend Palm Beach Atlantic Un. in West Palm, FL to get your bachelors and then transfer to FSU to get your masters.(but FSU is not a Christian school, and PBA is only 1 of the many options. PBA can be very pricey, but worth the experience in my opinion if you can afford it. They help with financial aid. But like I said- very expensive, so any Christian shool that you can get the proper education for your bachelors should work out. I would call a grad school once you think you know which one you want to go to and make sure all or most of the classes check off so that you can get right into the masters program. For instance, if you went to PBA, majored in Psych, minored in studio art.. you would have to take one class the summer before you start at Lesley university in Cambridge, MA(another option for grad school for mastering not in art therapy.) but yet again- Lesley is not a Christian college. Hope this helped a little.

I’m honestly praying that a church or Christ centered place sees a need for art therapy so that I can work there- but it might not work that way. Might have to work solo, and then volunteer at church using art on the side, or work solo , getting my own business license and still keeping it my own little ministry by showing His love.. Etc.

So this is late to this post- but I just wanted to know if anybody figured anything out or learned anything new? I have my bachelors in psychology (developmental) and I want to go for my masters to become an art therapist- but there doesn’t seem to be any options in NC.

In MA, it is recommended to major in fine art and minor in psychology. As long as you know art and gain experience with a psychology background then it’s good. I just finished my BA in fine art but then decided to double major in Psychology since half of the courses were already completed from when I transferred.

thank you very much for your kind explanation. but im actually holding the american citizenship, so im planning to work in the states after my studies. you mentioned that it is important to have terminal degree. when i searched the programs from universities, most have only Master’s. only few (prob 2) had PhD. So..in this case, do i have to get PhD? or just MA is fine ?

i majored graphic designs and holding BA and MA both.. but i lost interests in design fields..and suddenly remembered that i was really into taking care of ppl who’s suffering with emotional issues. so that’s why i thought studying art therapy would be a great choice for me..

however, when i asked to many experts (docs, professors, teachers) they all said.. “i’m sorry, i do not have much information on that field, but if you are really into counselling or psychology to help ppl, u should try to study clinical psychology.” but..i think they are overlooking a fact that, i didnt major anything related with psychology… so which makes me to worry about..is it just ok and good enough to start from graduate schools?

one of the biggest reason why i chose Art therapy is, my major is related with this major. Graphic design is related with art therapy..but..if i try to study clinical psychology, there’s no commonalities between these two majors..and this is one of the biggest reason ppl around me not to choose something totally far away from my major. do u guys agree with this opinion?

moreover, honestly..i have no idea what is the difference between Counselor, Therapist and Clinical psychologist. To me, its all counselling, listen, understand, and try to give solution to help patients. isn’t it? can anyone tell me more detailed differences between them?

and..Lastly…can anyone give me an advice for my future?

i am awaiting the same answer. I am an LCAT in the USA and want to move to Vancouver to start a practice. I can’t get these answers yet

I totally agree. I have my BA in studio art and live in NC… Now what? I love love helping people and have gone through life altering events that have directed me into wanting to pursue an art therapy career but nc seems like a dead end.

Psychology or communication

Catalina, what did you major in to get your art therapy masters degree? did you get an associates degree in art.. and then masters in art therapy? This is something I really want to do.. I just don’t know where to start!

thanks alote

Did you find out any information about online degrees in Art Therapy?

Sarah, I just graduated from College at the age of 49! My major was in Communication and my minor was in Psychology. I would LOVE to find out more about pursuing getting an Art Therapy Degree. I would love any information you may be able to help me. Thank you, Rebecca Boyd rboyd404@yahoo.com 512-659-1865

I love all the questions you asked of Sarah. Did you get any answers? I would love to hear what you have learned if possible. Thank you, Rebecca rboyd404@yahoo.com

If you have received any information for your questions, would you please email me information? Im in Texas and don’t even know where to start looking. I would love to find an Online program and would be excellent if it was self paced. Thank you, Rebecca rboyd404@yahoo.com

I am looking into getting a doctorate with LICSW licensure for NH (probably Lesley) to amp my training so I can get 3rd party reimbursement.

Mount Mary University!