Master of Arts in Art Therapy (MAAT, MAATA)

As the only Main of Arts in Art Therapy program in Northern California, Dominican University of California offers an intimate on-campus learning environs designed to prepare students for successful careers in art therapy while encouraging the artistic and therapeutic process.

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Dominican University of California's Fine art Therapy students learn through practical experience and hands-on training guided by credentialed art therapist faculty. Our MA in Fine art Therapy programs are approved by the American Fine art Therapy Clan (AATA).

Dominican'due south Primary of Arts in Art Therapy can lead to a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family unit Therapy (MAMFT), equally well every bit a PhD in Art Therapy. Our program besides prepares graduates to sit for an Art Therapy Registration (ATR) and Licensed Professional Clinical Advisor (LPCC).

The Primary of Arts in Art Therapy is offered as 2 tracks:

  • MA in Art Therapy (MAAT)
  • Mail-Master's Avant-garde Continuing (MAATA)

The Art Therapy Program at Dominican has been granted WSCUC blessing past the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Art Therapy Program Highlights

  • Close relationship with professional organizations such as the American Art Therapy Clan (AATA), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), and the Fine art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
  • Continuing Didactics Unit (CEU) Training
  • A vibrant network of Dominican Art Therapy Psychology MA and PhD alumni
  • Training for clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field
  • Small classes and private faculty advising
MA in Art Therapy
Application Deadlines Tuition Rate Per Unit Units Format and Length

Fall: June i
Spring: Dec. 1

$959

63

In-person
36 months
MA in Art Therapy (Avant-garde Standing)
Awarding Deadlines Tuition Rate Per Unit Units Format and Length

Fall: June 1
Spring: December. one

$959

30

In-person
24 months

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Art Therapy Admission, Tuition and Financial Aid

Students may employ to enter the Main of Arts in Art Therapy in the fall and spring semesters and should meet the post-obit requirements:

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with i transcript showing a available'due south degree from a regionally accredited establishment in the U.S., or equivalent academic training outside of the U.S. A bachelor's degree in Fine art, Psychology, or Behavioral Science is preferred. Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican hither.
  • Eighteen semester units (or 27 quarter units), in 2- and three-dimensional studio art and pattern in a range of media, with at least three semester units in drawing, 3 semester units in painting, and iii semester units in clay.
  • A minimum of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of report in psychology.  Required classes are three units in each of the following: full general psychology, lifespan developmental psychology (birth to decease), aberrant psychology, and personality theory. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
  • 2 professional person or bookish recommendation letters
  • A letter of intent regarding your interest in the profession of art therapy (three-4 pages)
  • A portfolio of 12 color images of personal artwork representing a range of media. Portfolios may be submitted online with JPEG or PowerPoint images.
  • In-person or online interview

Asking Information

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy Advanced Standing track is designed for students who already possess a chief's caste in a related mental health field. At the end of this 30-unit track, students will meet the requirements to sit for the exam to become a Registered Art Therapist (ATR).

Students may apply to enter in the fall and spring semesters and should see the following requirements:

ane. Students must accept completed and provided a transcript of a related master'southward degree (minimum 48 semester units or 72 quarter units) from an accredited institution in the U.S. or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S.

  • Related master's degrees include expressive or creative arts therapies, counseling, social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, and other mental health professions.
  • Related degrees non tied to licensure include the fine arts, fine art education, and special education. Other related degrees may be considered with blessing from the department chair.

2. Eighteen semester units (or 27 quarter units), or the equivalent, in a range of media in studio fine art must be completed.  A minimum of three semesters in each of the post-obit is required: drawing, painting, and dirt.

3. Study in the following content areas at the graduate level: psychopathology, human growth and development across the lifespan, counseling and psychological theories, cultural and social multifariousness, assessment, and inquiry.

4. Two messages of recommendation, professional or academic.

5. Portfolio of original artwork to demonstrate competence with a range of art materials; 10-12 JPEG images are preferred.

vi. A letter of the alphabet of intent, generally three to four pages.

7. In-person or online interview.

Asking Information

The MA in Fine art Therapy and Advanced Standing MA-AT programs begins each fall and spring. We encourage you lot to apply every bit soon equally possible. If an application deadline falls on a weekend and/or holiday, applications will exist accepted through the end of the next business organisation solar day.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: June 1

Bound: December ane

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Art Therapy Program Format and Career Paths

  • Start Dates: Bound and fall
  • The MA in Art Therapy program is 63 units.
  • The advanced standing MA-AT plan is xxx units.

Classes are taught in-person on Dominican's beautiful 80-acre campus. Located just 12 miles northward of San Francisco in Marin Canton.

When considering this plan, applicants should exist aware of, and able to nourish, caste-required courses which are scheduled only during summer terms (in addition to autumn and spring terms):

  • A minimum of seven (up to 10) degree-required units are only offered in the summer term. Six of the classes are i-unit, calendar week-long intensives (M-F) for iii hours each twenty-four hours.
  • There is a required one-unit course offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.thou. on a Saturday and Sunday.
  • Summertime classes tin can be completed over the class of multiple summers.

Applicants should likewise exist aware of, and able to attend, degree-required courses scheduled from 9 a.1000.-5 p.thousand. on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and spring terms. There are approximately 8 weekend courses required over the course of the entire three-year programme (including summer).

Master of Art in Art Therapy students will demonstrate:

  • Professional person development and clinical suitability.
  • Ability to effectively apply marriage and family therapy and Professional Advisor and Fine art Therapy Interventions.
  • Agreement of a) claims and evidence and b) methods of implementation of interventions related to Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Art Therapy.
  • Understanding and ability to implement ethical and legal guidelines in treatment every bit well equally scholarly work.
  • Ability to sympathise, integrate, and communicate enquiry data related to Marriage and Family unit Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Fine art Therapy.

The MA Art Therapy program is a clinical licensure form of study, leading to a Master of Arts in Art Therapy while preparing students to utilize for a license to get Licensed Practical Clinical Counselors (LPCC) a registered Art Therapists (ATR).

Graduates are prepared to provide counseling and art therapy for individuals, groups, and communities and can bring art therapy into a broad diverseness of settings which include schools, mental wellness organizations, inpatient and outpatient programs, hospitals, community centers, nursing homes, assisted living centers, prisons, individual practice, and more.

Dominican University of California graduates are also able to take reward of training and internship opportunities in the vibrant Bay Expanse, well known for both the arts, equally well as its complex healthcare systems.

We also offering working professionals the opportunity to take post-master's advanced standing courses to farther their instruction and career growth.

Main of Art, Marriage and Family Therapy

The Art Therapy department as well offers a MAMFT, a clinical licensure class of study, leading to a Primary of Arts in Matrimony and Family Therapy. This track prepares you for a license to become a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) as well equally a Registered Art Therapist (ATR).

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PhD in Art Therapy

Equally one of but ii PhD Art Therapy programs in the country, Dominican'southward PhD Fine art Therapy Plan attracts a diverse educatee trunk from throughout the United States and overseas.

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