Program Overview

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Italy: Art Therapy Intern Abroad Program

The Italy: Art Therapy Intern Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to practice hands-on art therapy training in Florence, Italy. Through work in schools, rehabilitation facilities, orphanages, and other service organizations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the skills needed as an art therapist.

Location

The program takes place in Florence, Italy.

Program Dates

The program dates are June 25 - July 10, 2026 (tentative; subject to change).

Faculty

The program is led by Marygrace Berberian, Clinical Associate Professor of Art Therapy, Department of Art and Art Professions.

Application Deadlines

• Priority Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (admissions continue following the priority round deadline on a space-available and rolling basis)
• Regular Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Eligibility & Application Process

Who can participate:

• NYU graduate students who are matriculated in the Art Therapy program and have completed the first year of the degree
• NYU graduate students and visiting students with some clinical practice in delivering mental health interventions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Note that visiting students must both:
  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and
  • Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States

Related areas of study:

• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Social Work
• Counseling

Academics

Students register for a total of 3 credits:

• ARTT-GE 2302, Section 099 (Class #4050) - Internship in Art Therapy (3 credits)

This program is offered through the Department of Art and Art Professions.

Costs & Scholarships

Direct Costs Billed by NYU

Participants will be billed for the cost of the graduate course following the standard per-credit rate for NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees. In addition, study abroad courses have a supplemental Program Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance. Students can expect to be billed:

• Steinhardt Graduate Tuition (3 credits) - $6,816
• Steinhardt Graduate Registration and Services Fees - $730
• Program Fee - $1,900
• International Health Insurance - Included

Estimated Direct Cost Total - $9,446

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Students are responsible for purchasing flights to and from the program location. In addition to airfare, participants should budget for other out-of-pocket costs, including daily meals (except for included welcome and farewell meals); transportation to and from the airport; passport and/or visa fees (if applicable); vaccination costs (if applicable); and other personal incidentals.

Scholarships

NYU Steinhardt offers several graduate study abroad scholarships.

Program Housing & Travel Logistics

Housing

Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs. Housing is included in the Program Fee.

Flight, Travel, and Visa Information

• Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates.
• Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the program's end date.
• Visa: Review visa information for this destination.