Art Therapy (MA)

Art Therapy (MA) is a Masters program taught at Marywood University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Art Therapy (MA) at Marywood University is a 60-credit graduate program designed to prepare students for professional practice through an art-based, therapeutic approach. The curriculum integrates art therapy theory and techniques, psychology, supervised clinical practicum, and personal artistic development.

Learning is supported by small class sizes, hands-on learning, and guidance from experienced faculty. Students complete a graduate thesis or a professional contribution project to demonstrate competency for the Master’s degree. Students complete their projects over the course of 3 semesters.

Graduates are prepared to work in healthcare facilities, residential and long-term care environments, educational institutions, and private practice. The program is accredited and supports professional credentials, including ATR registration, National Board Certification, and Pennsylvania LPC licensure.

The minimum requirements for admission in Art Therapy (MA) at Marywood University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Marywood University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Marywood University as pre-requiste for admission in Art Therapy (MA).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

'B' average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work

• 12 credits of Psychology including the following: General Psychology, Developmental Psychology/Lifespan or Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Any 3-credit Undergraduate Psychology Elective
• 18 credits of studio art, including, but is not limited to: 2D, 3D, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, figure drawing, digital design/computer graphics.

Completed Application

Portfolio (at least 20 pieces of work including a variety of media)

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

Please check detail of study units at http://www.marywood.edu/academics/visual-performing-arts/departments/art/programs/art-therapy-ma

• Healthcare facilities
• Residential and long-term care environments
• Educational institutions
• Private practice
• ATR registration
• National Board Certification
• Pennsylvania LPC licensure

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.