Doctor PhD Degree Art Therapy

The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Art Therapy at Bircham International University explores how creative expression through different forms of art supports healing and mental well-being. It addresses how art therapy can help children, adolescents, and adults explore emotions, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, relieve stress, improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and cope with physical illness or disability.

This distance-learning program is structured as 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. It requires 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master’s program, with composition including Art Therapy Online (30 academic credits) and research methodology and a final project or thesis (18 academic credits). Academic supervisor: Philomena Wavinya Ndambuki. The program is designed for adults over 27 years of age.

Modules

• Art Therapy Online
• Research methodology and final project or thesis
• 601ARY - Senses Awareness & Development
• 602ARY - Art & Philosophy
• 603ARY - Art & Religion
• 604ARY - Color Therapy
• 605ARY - Chinese & Japanese Art
• 606ARY - Contemporary Art
• 607ARY - Art History
• 608ARY - Artistic Design
• 609ARY - Art Therapy
• 610ARY - Creative Arts

Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age. A Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.