Comments on: Missouri Art Therapy Schools & Programs

By: Kerri

Kerri — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 21:08:14 +0000

In addition to the two online courses above, there is Lesley in the Boston area. You work online in Fall and Spring, and in summer you go there and work in person. There are more specifics than I can recall at the moment, but Massachusetts is a vibrant place to be in summer.

Also, one of the most outstanding programs I’ve found is in Santa Fe, NM. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Also a day’s drive from KC.

I went back to school when I was a single mother, and had 2-year-old twins. I made it. It was scary at first, but it worked out.I think if you are determined and creative, things will somehow work out.

By: katie

katie — Sat, 28 May 2016 23:50:03 +0000

Jennifer,

How do you like Emporia’s grad program? I’m looking at grad schools to begin in the Fall 2017 and have already visited SIUE and Chicago Art Institute. I hadn’t heard much about Emporia. Any info would be great!

Thanks!
Katie

By: katie

katie — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:30:40 +0000

Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO has program as well, it’s not perfect but they’re trying and you’d be getting a B.A. with an Emphasis of Pre-Art Therapy. That’s what I have. You have to go to grad school no matter where you do your undergrad. You can’t be certified with only a B.A.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:55:21 +0000

Emporia State has a great certified graduate program for Art Therapy/mental health counseling combined for a 3 year full time for completion. I’m in my undergrad there for a B.S. in art therapy prep and I love it so far. Tuition is pretty good and it’s a safe campus. About an hour and a half away from downtown KC. I have taken classes with other students my age (31) and older who travel to and from KC. The grad program typically has class loads that are from Tuesday through Thursday I believe. The only thing is that there are 1000 hours of internship hours required for graduation in those 3 years.
Anyone who is looking for a grad degree for art therapy near Missouri, this is your best option. For most art therapy jobs, you MUST be certified. If you want to practice art therapy on the side in your self practice psychology career you can get away with getting non-certified education, however, there may be legal obsticales to overcome.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:45:21 +0000

Just curious as to why Emporia State is listed under Missouri when it is clearly in Kansas. I work for ESU and it should only be listed under Kansas

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:46:58 +0000

You may have already found your way, and I hope that you have, but if you are still looking I may have an option for you. I am currently attending the limited-residency program through Prescott College, this means that I attend colloquia weekends on campus but do the majority of my work online. It works great for me because I too have a family and a home in Missouri. Also, St. Mary of the Woods in Indiana has a similar program, which may be easier for you to get to because I think their colloquia are only twice a year rather than three times per year.

By: Tenderrlee Hughes

Tenderrlee Hughes — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:01:55 +0000

Avila offers a Bachelor’s in Art Therapy (I already have a Bachelor’s in Psychology) not a Master’s degree in Art Therapy any more. I have two special needs young adult children who live with me. Avila would have been perfect. I cannot afford to uproot my family (financially, emotionally, physically, psychologically, etc) just to pursue a degree. What was Avila thinking????? Emporai and St Louis as well as IL are all too far to go, especially with the cost of gas the way it is. I have to work to put food on the table as well. Any other ideas?

By: Rochelle Davis

Rochelle Davis — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:28:14 +0000

Actually, Avila does offer a major for Art Therapy. I just went on a college visit there and that’s what I’m planning on majoring in. They said they they are pretty much the only college in my area that offers art therapy.

By: Apryl

Apryl — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:58:44 +0000

Emporia State offers a Masters in Art Therapy!

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:54:33 +0000

Check out Webster University, St. Louis, MO. (Webster, MO.) for Art Therapy.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:45:10 +0000

Oops. Typo…

Please disregard the “although”. Thanks!

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:44:07 +0000

Just wanted to let you all know that although Avila University still offers a BA in Art Therapy.

By: marcia

marcia — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:03:59 +0000

Thanks! I’ll check that out too. I really appreciate your response and helpfulness. I wish you well as you further your education too.

By: chelsea

chelsea — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:28:53 +0000

P.S. Marcia, on the Art Therapy Student Networking Forum in LinkedIn groups, many students ask questions like this. You might be able to find an answer there.

By: chelsea

chelsea — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:36:03 +0000

I just got my BS in psychology and went straight to SIUE after. Apparently Saint Mary of the Woods and Prescott College offer online art therapy and counseling courses, but I’m unsure about what practicum experiences they have to offer, and also unsure if you would be able to join mid-class. Contact SIUE’s office or another program’s, they can tell you the right answer. Good luck with your next steps!

I heard that TSU reinstated their counseling program, is that true? Regardless, SIUE offers classes for students to complete both counseling and art therapy classes to earn their ATR and LPC after graduation, which not all art therapy programs offer (*plug*!)

By: marcia

marcia — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:25:30 +0000

Thank You Chelsea for the information. Can I ask did you go up to the Master’s or Bachlor’s level in Psychology at Truman? Is there anythning offereed online that a person can take at least the begining classes and then transfer for the one’s in-seat? I’m in a contract with a house that I can’t move for til next year.

By: chelsea

chelsea — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:02:28 +0000

Marcia, I went to Truman for Psychology in Kirksville and was also looking for a place nearby, but the closest program I could find other than Avila in Kansas City (which is no longer available) is in Edwardsville, IL at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. I am currently in the program there. You would have to move from Kirksville, but it’s fairly close and I would recommend looking into it:
http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/art/arttherapy/

By: marcia

marcia — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:11:13 +0000

I am getting ready to finish my BA in Psychology and needed help in finding a program near the Kirksville MO (in NE MO) area if anyone has any suggestions I’d greatly appreciate it…thanks

By: Elizabeth Foster

Elizabeth Foster — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:16:40 +0000

Need art therapy school near me. Live in S. W. corner of MO. Kansas City would have been perfect.

By: Tenderrlee Hughes

Tenderrlee Hughes — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:13:36 +0000

Unfortunately for me (and others I’m sure), Avila no longer has the Art Therapy program. I need help finding a graduate art therapy program close to Kansas city.