A list of graduate and undergraduate schools in Massachusetts is below. If you know of any schools or programs that should be added to the list, please leave a comment below or email us below. We’ll check out the school and add them to the list.
Graduate Art Therapy Schools & Programs in Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA
Lesley University
Contact: Michaela Kirby, PhD, ATR-BC, Coordinator of Art Therapy, Expressive Therapies Division
Address: 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-349-8433
Email: mkirby@lesley.edu
Web: www.lesley.edu
Degree: Masters of Arts (MA) in Expressive Therapies, Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling specialization.
Springfield, MA
Springfield College
Contact: Simone Alter-Muri, ATR-BC, Director, Graduate Art Therapy, Springfield College Visual and Performing Arts
Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109-3797
Phone: 413-748-3752
Email: simone_alter-muri@spfldcol.edu
Web: www.spfldcol.edu
Degree: MS in Art Therapy.
Undergraduate Art Therapy Schools & Programs in Massachusetts
Paxton, MA
Anna Maria College
Contact: Alice M. Lambert, MA, Department Chair
Address: P.O. Box 14, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612-1198
Phone: 508-849-3442
Email: Alambert@annamaria.edu
Web: www.annamaria.edu
Degree: BA in Art Therapy.
Cambridge, MA
Lesley University
Contact: Amy Morrison, LMHC, ATR
Address: 29 Everett St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617.349.8433
Email: amorris5@lesley.edu
Web: www.lesley.edu
Degree: BS in Art Therapy or a BS in Expressive Arts Therapy.
Springfield, MA
Springfield College
Contact: Simone Alter-Muri, PhD, EdD, ATR-BC, LMHC, Director, Undergraduate Art Therapy, Art Department
Address: 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: 413-748-3752
Email: Simone_Alter_Muri@spfldcol.edu
Web: www.spfldcol.edu
Degree: BA in Art Therapy with option of combined program of Art Education Licensure and Art Therapy.
Emmanuel College also has an undergraduate program for Art Therapy.
You are missing all of the wonderful programs at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI !!!!
Unfortunately those programs are not accredited by AATA 🙁 I live in RI but moved to Springfield for this reason. I wish RI would get accredited!!!
Hello!
I currently graduated undergrad with a BA in Fine Art and a minor in Psychology. I am looking into the Expressive Therapies program at Lesley University and even have an interview set up for next week. I was hoping to maybe get in touch with someone who is familiar with their program. Any advice in general would be great! Thank you! epalicakos@gmail.com
Liz
Hello. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I am interested in gaining a certificate or degree in Expressive Therapy with Seniors. Can you help me? Thanks, Sandra Haas
im looking for a collage in my area im graduating high school in the spring and want to start as soon as i can if there are any suggestions for how to start my career please write.
hailee
my best suggestion to you is to get your undergraduate degree in fine arts or psychology and minor in the other. you cannot get a license in art therapy unless you have a masters degree. so, focus your undergrad on making art and your masters degree on art therapy. best of luck!
Sandra… late to respond but The New School in NYC has a certificate program in art therapy!
Hello,
I am currently double majoring in Studio Arts (undeclared) and Psychology and minoring in Music (Voice) at Umass Dartmouth, but I would like to study Expressive Arts Therapy ultimately at Lesley. However, I am not sure what to study in my undergraduate career to prepare me for this.
I was thinking about double majoring in Art Therapy and Music Therapy, or double majoring in Neuroscience and Studio Arts with a minor in music.
This is really important and I need to apply soon…Please help! 🙁
Hello,
I am have a masters in counseling and work in a school. Am interested in pursuing something in the art therapy field. Where would recommend starting?
Thanks
hi i recently graduated with my bfa and i am looking into going back to school for art therapy specializing in working with special education children/teens/adults.
i am looking for schools in MA, RI, CT, NY and ME
hope to hear back from you soon!
I am an LPC in CT – does anyone know of Art Therapy workshops/intensives in the tri-state area?
I am looking to open a ceramic, pottery and painting studio where one on one art therapy and lessons are taught to anyone wanting to learn. I am located here in Springfield MA. I am looking for teachers or therapists interested in working with my non profit.
Hi Carole, this sounds very appealing… I love working with clay and working with people. I’ve been an artist for over 30 years. I will be going back to school for art therapy in the fall but would love to get some hands on experience now.
Jeanne Kowal
Lesley rejected me for admissions for Master’s program. I found much better school to feed instead. Could I ask if you know what’s the demand for Art Therapy in the state of Massachusetts? I’m currently completing Master’s program in Mental Health Counseling (online) I wonder if I should get certificate, or additional Masters in (online) Art therapy?
I will be graduating in may with my undergrad in social work with minors in psychology and studio art. I’m trying to find a less intense way to get a degree in art therapy. I live in south eastern Massachusetts