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).

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution college, university, community college and a minimum overall GPA Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above. Send your official transcripts directly to Drexel from all the colleges or universities that you have attended.Three Letters of RecommendationA Personal Statement/Essay: Please submit a 500 to 750-word typed personal essay that is intended to serve as a writing sample while telling the application review team more about you.CV OR Resume Include your relevant education work and service or volunteer experiencesVisual Art Portfolio Submit a portfolio of 10-15 works of art that demonstrate facility with a range of media and your understanding of the creative process Include an image or file list title media and dimensions and any relevant context or descriptions along with the artworks shared and within the portfolio