Program Overview

Art Therapy and Counseling Program

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.

Program Details

• 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).

Degrees Offered

• Degree: MA
• Availability: Full-Time
• Location: Philadelphia

Application Requirements

On-Campus Program

Deadlines

• Fall (Sept): December 6
• Winter (Jan): Not Available
• Spring (March): Not Available
• Summer (June): Not Available

Requirements

• Graduate Admission Application: An application fee of $65 U.S. is required.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all colleges and universities attended.
• International Transcripts: Transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency for admittance into this program.
• Standardized Test Scores: GRE or MAT test scores are optional.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Essay: Submit an essay (13 typed pages) that addresses key life experiences, personal development, family history, arts background, and service history.
• Résumé: Upload your résumé as part of your admission application.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required.
• Interview: Select candidates will be invited to participate in an on-campus interview.
• Academic Experience: Eighteen credits of studio art coursework and 12 credits of psychology coursework are required.
• Portfolio: Submit a portfolio of 1015 works of art that demonstrate facility with a range of media and personal understanding of the creative process.

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation for skilled clinical practice in art therapy and counseling.
• The curriculum includes a balance of art therapy coursework and general mental health counseling topics.
• Graduates are eligible for professional credentials and licensure in Pennsylvania.