Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program educates students for creative, responsive, and effective therapy practice in which art making is the essential mode of transformation. Through a balance of classroom education and clinically supervised practicum and internship experiences, students develop a strong foundation for skilled clinical practice. The 90.0 quarter-credit curriculum includes specific art therapy coursework in areas such as assessment and treatment planning for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families; trauma approaches; creativity, symbol, and metaphor; digital media use; mindfulness; and addictions and recovery. Students also take classes in general mental health counseling topics, including human development, psychopathology, social and cultural foundations, clinical appraisal and assessment, and group dynamics. Graduates are eligible for the ATR-Provisional, ATR, and ATR-BC credentials, as well as professional counseling licensure in Pennsylvania (upon completion of post-graduation requirements).