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Art Therapy

Our person-centered clinical orientation is guided by humanistic and contemporary approaches to psychoanalytic theory that include ego psychology, object relations, self psychology, and intersubjectivity psychology, and that are grounded in current empirical research, especially attachment and trauma theories.

Master of Arts Art Therapy

Our program integrates psychotherapy and visual arts practice that engages the creative power of art for clinical assessment and treatment.

Doctor of Philosophy Rehabilitation Sciences

Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.

NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium

The NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium aims to advance public knowledge and research in the creative arts therapies.

The Art Therapy Program at NYU is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education.

Community Engagement

Students, Faculty, and Alumni from the Art Therapy program are active members of their global and local communities. The program currently has 56 students  in the metro area for their clinical placements, expanding the range of services offered during this mental health crisis.

Read on to learn more about the program's community engagement and the free services it offers to our community.

210 new artworks are created weekly in art therapy sessions offered to public school students by the  NYU Art Therapy in Schools Program

18 supply kits were purchased for the 18 artists working weekly in our  Parkinson's Disease art therapy groups  online and in person

Over 1200 masks have been upcycled and contributed to the  Parachute Project  to focus on post-traumatic growth in response to the pandemic

Supporting the Newest New Yorkers

NYU Steinhardt faculty, students, and staff have risen to the challenge to help migrants and asylum seekers in New York City.

Embodying Healing through Art Therapy

NYU Steinhardt’s Art Therapy program blends clinical efficacy with holistic wellness for communities across New York City — and the world.

Graduate Art Therapy Program Expands Collaboration with the Rubin Museum

Based on past success, the Graduate Art Therapy program has expanded programming at the Rubin Museum, offering free art therapy sessions for the public.

Art Therapy Program Students and Faculty Display the Parachute Project in the Barney Building

The Parachute Project, initiated by the art therapy program, is a contribution to the global effort called for by UNICEF to understand the impact of the pandemic on children and adolescents.

New Steinhardt/Langone Research Published on Art Therapy and Parkinson's Disease

This groundbreaking, innovative study is the first paper exploring the effects of art therapy on Parkinson's Disease in a medical peer-reviewed journal utilizing clinical, behavioral, eye tracking, and brain connectivity outcomes.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Art Therapy (PhD)

Dominican University of California offers an intimate on-campus learning environment to train Art Therapists as researchers, educators, practitioners, and leaders in their field. 

As one of only two PhD Art Therapy Psychology programs in the country, Dominican's PhD Art Therapy program attracts a diverse student body from throughout the United States and overseas. Graduates are contributing to the local, national, and international development and recognition of the profession, and are leaders in advancing the theoretical, research, and clinical foundations of Art Therapy. 

Ideal Art Therapy PhD students are interested in being stewards in the field of art therapy. Candidates are interested in generating new knowledge in the field, as well as developing a deeper knowledge of the integration of science and art. Art Therapy PhD students may be interested in research, teaching in art therapy programs, and supervising or mentoring future art therapists. They are practitioners in the field of art therapy or one from the allied fields who have previous training in art therapy, psychology, and art and advanced degrees in fields that include psychology, counseling, social work, and art. 

The Art Therapy Psychology program at Dominican has been granted WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

PhD Art Therapy   Program Highlights

• Close relationship with professional organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), and the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training
• Advisory Council of Agency Supervisors
• A vibrant network of Dominican Art Therapy alumni
• Training for clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field
• Small classes and individual faculty advising

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Admission, Tuition and Financial Aid

Students may apply to enter the PhD in Art Therapy for the fall semester, every other year and should meet the following requirements:

• Master's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution is required to apply to the Art Therapy PhD program.
• Students need to have met all or most all of the academic requirements to become an ATR.
• Completion of 18 semester units in studio art (including drawing, painting & clay) and 12 units in psychology (general psychology, abnormal psychology, lifespan development, and personality psychology).
• Completed application for admission
• Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S. Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican  here.
• Portfolio of original artwork to demonstrate competence with a range of art materials; 10-12 JPEG images are preferred.
• An autobiographical statement, generally, three to four pages.
• Application to apply courses to Dominican’s prerequisites. 
• Documented minimum of one year of clinical experience in the field (two or more preferred)
• In-person or preliminary online interview
• Published article or scholarly academic writing (the scholarly writing can include a masters thesis)
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The PhD in Art Therapy is a full-time program, with cohorts beginning every other fall. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If an application deadline falls on a weekend and/or holiday, applications will be accepted through the end of the next business day.

Application Deadlines: June 1, 2021 (2023, 2025, 2027 etc.)

Learn more about tuition per unit, additional fees, and total tuition.

We'll also show you how a Dominican education is more affordable than you might think with support from scholarships and loans. 

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Program Format and Career Paths

The PhD in Art Therapy program is designed as a three-year program with 52 required units. Students are admitted in the fall semester only, every other year. The program curriculum is designed to meet PhD expectations with an emphasis on research integrated with practice.

Classes are taught in-person on Dominican's beautiful 80-acre campus, located just 12 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County. 

Graduates of the PhD Art Therapy program bring art therapy into a wide variety of settings which include schools, mental health organizations, inpatient and outpatient programs, hospitals, community centers, nursing homes, assisted living centers, prisons, private practice, and more.

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

Graduates are prepared to teach in art therapy programs and supervise or mentor future art therapists. The PhD program provides training for clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field.

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Help others explore the therapeutic power of art making.

Drawing from your experience as a visual artist, discover art making’s potential to help others gain self-awareness and understanding. Through our art therapy program, study to promote healing through drawing, painting, sculpting, and other media. Train alongside world-recognized faculty in a national hub for mental health practice and research, and spend 1,150 hours in the field fostering well-being in individuals, families, and communities.

At Lesley University, you’ll continue to explore your identity as an artist while developing as an art therapist. You will build the foundational skills and experiences needed to become a licensed mental health counselor. Working within our cross-disciplinary community, build your expertise in the therapeutic applications for art making, while finding opportunities to collaborate with students working in diverse artistic disciplines, from drama to music to writing.

As you train for a career in mental health counseling and art therapy, build an understanding of the science that underlies human behavior. Learn how to address the changing needs of human beings across the lifespan. Research the artistic, physical, cognitive, neurological, and social development of individuals. Infuse this science with creativity and compassion to help others come to a place of wholeness and wellness.

Gain the skills and experiences needed to practice in a range of clinical settings. Master assessment strategies and develop treatment plans for different populations, development levels, and cultures. Tap into our vast network of field training sites throughout Greater Boston and across the U.S.

Graduate prepared for an impactful career in mental health clinics, psychiatric clinics, hospitals, schools, and beyond.

Program Structure

3-Year Program, Full-Time; On-Campus or Low-Residency Formats

• To enroll in this program, you’ll need to show proof of your: Bachelor’s degree GPA of 3.0 or better Life experience and/or volunteer work related to human services. Completed coursework in: -Psychology (12 credits, including abnormal psychology and developmental psychology, with grades of B or better) -Studio Art (18 credits, with grades of B or better) Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.
• Required art therapy courses in art therapy theory, group work, art therapy studio, and assessment.
• Required core courses in expressive therapies theory, research, and practice, human development, and ethics
• Elective courses including one art therapy-related course and one interdisciplinary course
• Field experience including clinical skills and applications coursework and supervised internship experiences
• On Campus Full-time, 3-Year Program Take 3-12 credits/semester for 8 semesters, including summers. Low-Residency Take 6-9 credits/semester for 9 semesters, including summers. Complete in 3 years.

Lesley’s Art Therapy Specialization endeavors to prepare competent entry-level Art Therapists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.  Specifically, the program aims to prepare its students to become skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate art therapy professionals who are able to work in a diverse world.  Students are trained to use the art media and the creative process to treat emotional and physical illness, and to help people achieve a greater sense of integration, wholeness, and wellness. Towards this end, they maintain their identities as artists, develop fundamental skills as mental health counselors, and integrate these realms into their work as art therapists.   In addition to their proficiency with the visual arts, students also gain familiarity and comfort with other creative arts modalities. The power of art, dance, drama, expressive arts and music give voice to personal meaning from a cultural and critical pedagogical context. The interdisciplinary nature of the arts meets the needs of a wide range of clinical populations in preparing our students for professional growth, lifelong learning and leadership in their communities. Another aim of students’ training is mentoring them to become leaders who can influence both constructive change in society and their profession.  

Program Goals and Learning Statement

Learn more about the expected program goals that our Expressive Therapies master's degree programs meet.

The goal of the Expressive Therapies master’s degree programs is to provide students the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to practice in a range of professional settings, including health care facilities, schools, community agencies, and private practices. The Expressive Therapies 60-credit programs meet the academic and field training requirements for mental health counselor licensure (LMHC) in Massachusetts. (Students intending to work outside of Massachusetts are advised to review their state's regulations to determine their eligibility for licensure.) Specialization tracks prepare graduates for certification or registration by their respective professional associations.  

The Expressive Therapies faculty established these program goals. Aligned with the mission of Lesley and the Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences, they are also specific to the Graduate Expressive Therapies Department, with deep consideration of our program’s history and the contemporary landscape of expressive therapies and mental health counseling.

1. Dual Identity as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Therapist  

Students will demonstrate a dual identity as a clinical mental health counselor and expressive therapist, and an understanding of the ways in which the professions enhance and complement one another. 

2. Professional Orientation and Ethics  

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the counseling profession and their modality profession. Students will demonstrate the capacity to provide counseling services within the ethical codes of the counseling profession and their modality specializations, and with an understanding of legal issues. 

3. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Theory  

Students will gain substantial knowledge of core counseling theories as applied to individual and group processes, skills, and approaches. 

4. Human Development Across the Lifespan  

Students will assess and cultivate an understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan, including an understanding of arts-based development, and the connection between developmental theory, clinical issues. Students will be able to design interventions, as well as apply considerations of environmental, biological, and cultural factors. 

5. Clinical Skills and Helping Relationships  

Students will demonstrate counseling skills and techniques which exhibit awareness of self and other in the therapeutic relationship. Students will demonstrate the ability to document and evaluate progress towards treatment goals.  

6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

Students will develop a critical multicultural lens of the sociocultural foundations in the counseling and expressive therapy process, including developing an awareness and knowledge of power, privilege, and oppression at the micro, macro, personal, and interpersonal levels. Students will develop strategies to identify and eliminate cultural barriers, prejudice, and discriminatory practices.  

7. Career Development  

Students will demonstrate knowledge of vocational counseling theory and apply career development methods to individual professional development. 

8. Group Process in Counseling and Expressive Therapies  

Students will develop a theoretical and embodied understanding of group process and dynamics, theory, skill, and approaches. 

9. Assessment  

Students will gain knowledge and skills in understanding and utilizing formal assessment instruments and information gathering techniques, used in case conceptualization, treatment planning. Students will also be able to analyze and critique assessment tools regarding ethical usage and multicultural competency.  

10. Research and Program Evaluation  

Students will develop the ability to locate, read, critique, and evaluate research to inform clinical practice. Through this activity, students will contribute knowledge to the profession of counseling and their modality specializations. 

11. Psycho-diagnostics and Treatment  

Students will gain an understanding of the broad spectrum of psychopathology and diagnostic criteria utilized in the current DSM 5 and ICD 10 to inform ethical clinical practice and evaluation within a diverse context. 

12. Trauma and Crisis Intervention  

 Students will demonstrate trauma-informed skills within clinical practice, including knowledge of crisis intervention, and risk and suicide assessment. Students will understand current research and application in how the arts are used in trauma-informed practice, including individual, community, cultural, and systemic complex trauma across the lifespan. 

13. Embodied, Experiential and Creative Clinical Practices  

Students will be able to articulate, embody, and apply the transformative nature of creativity and the arts intrapersonally, interpersonally, and clinically, demonstrating the integration of knowledge and skills within practice.   

14. Mental Health and Community Systems  

Students will demonstrate knowledge and apply skills associated with working in diverse communities and multi-disciplinary teams. Students will critically analyze methods of treatment, referral, and interdisciplinary collaboration from a global health perspective.  

15. Personal Growth, Insight, and Congruence  

Students will develop and engage in multifaceted processes which foster self-awareness, and awareness of others’ experiences with cultural sensitivity. Students will develop and begin to articulate and evidence, in their scholarship and clinical practices, their theoretical orientation.   

Students take courses in a scheduled sequence, where learning takes place in increments that align with their emerging competencies as clinicians. Following the program's course sequence ensures that students build upon knowledge and skills in a manner that maximizes their learning efforts, and that is appropriate and supportive, as they begin to practice in the field. 

Lesley's Master of Arts Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE). The program meets the current educational requirements to apply for licensure in clinical mental health counseling in Massachusetts, and also meets the current educational requirements to apply for the Registered Art Therapist (ATR) credential with the Art Therapy Credentials Board.

Student Retention and Positive Placement for Art Therapy Graduates

On-Campus Option

Become part of a community of artists and scholars in Cambridge while pursuing your degree. Gain in-person access to leaders in the field and benefit from Lesley’s professional network in and around Greater Boston and New England. Taking three to four courses per semester, immerse in rigorous study and complete your program within a three year sequence.

Best if you:

• Live near Cambridge or are able to relocate
• Enjoy the rigor of an intensive program and want to take advantage of internships in Greater Boston
• Want face-to-face time with faculty and peers and to become integrated into campus life
• Are not planning to work full-time during your studies

Low-Residency Option

Participate in one 3-week summer residency per year on Lesley University’s Cambridge campus. Between residencies, continue your studies online with Lesley faculty and through supervised field experiences in your community. Your courses correspond with those of our on-campus program, and will be completed within three years.

• Live at a distance
• Enjoy the flexibility of online learning
• Want to take fewer courses at a time
• Would like to complete internships/research in your community

Lesley is not currently enrolling low-residency students who reside in Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Wisconsin. 

• Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals
• Outpatient Clinics
• Public Schools
• Therapeutic Schools
• Substance Abuse Clinics
• AIDS Treatment Centers
• Domestic Violence Shelters
• Homeless Shelters
• Nursing Homes
• Senior Centers
• Residential Homes

Depending on your professional goals, where you reside or plan to practice, and the licensure requirements within that state, there are different pathways toward licensure or credentialing that may be relevant. In accordance with Lesley University’s institutional participation in SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) and with federal regulations, we strongly encourage prospective applicants who intend to pursue licensure in a state other than Massachusetts to visit the Lesley University Licensure and Credentialing webpage and review the “Licensure Information for Students and Applicants” document for their specific program.

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As a native of Lebanon, it was seeing the plight of Syrian refugees that drove Souhad to explore the social implications for the expressive arts. Now she’s seeking to transform her art therapy degree into a career empowering children who have experienced the trauma of war. “My first residency experience was nurturing, friendly, and inspiring. The energy of the group set me free. I have never felt this way in my career," says Souhad.

Have questions about the expressive therapies master's program? View our frequently asked questions to find your answer.

When does the program start?  

The master’s program in expressive therapies only has one start term per year, which is summer. On-campus students have an online orientation course in July, with on-campus courses beginning in the fall. Low-residency students have an online orientation course in July followed by a 2-3 week on-campus residency, with online courses in the fall and spring. 

Do you offer the program online?  

Through the low-residency format, students attend an in-person summer residency each July on Lesley’s campus. In the fall and spring semesters, students continue their studies online with a mix of asynchronous and synchronous coursework. Field work is completed in their home community. The completion time for this model is 3 years (20 credits each year with 2-3 courses per semester). Internships take place in years 2 and 3, alongside coursework in the fall and spring semesters.  

Are the online courses in the low-residency program asynchronous or synchronous?  

Students in the low-residency program attend the on-campus residency each July. During the fall and spring semesters, students take their coursework online with a mix of asynchronous and synchronous learning.  

How do students in the low-residency programs stay connected as a learning community?  

During the 3-year program, students in the low-residency model come to campus each July for their residency. During this time, students and faculty make very strong connections that are fostered throughout the program. When learning online, students participate in both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Lesley’s Online Learning Platform also offers interactive tools that can be used for courses beyond just posting comments to a discussion board. You can use a collaborative tool to work on group projects, work with your class to find a time that works for everyone to video in to connect, instant message with faculty or peers, upload PowerPoint presentations and record yourself over the presentation as if you were giving it in person and faculty and peers can provide feedback. Faculty make the online work as engaging as possible and the in-person residency period is very hands-on and experiential! Students stay connected through email, phone, Zoom and social media as well! 

How is the on-campus model formatted?  

Our on-campus model has courses during the daytime, on weekdays, or in an intensive format as well (either a weekend-intensive course or a five-day intensive course). The completion time for this model is 3 years (20 credits each year with 3 courses per semester). Internships take place in years 2 and 3 alongside coursework in the fall and spring semesters. 

Can I continue to work full-time while in the program?  

We don’t typically recommend that students work full time while in the program. Our on-campus courses take place during the daytime as well as nights and weekends, and daytime courses cannot be avoided.  Please keep in mind that there are synchronous components to the low-residency model’s online coursework. Your place of employment would need to be flexible should you be required to attend your synchronous online course during regular business hours. 

In the low residency model, it may be possible to work full-time for the first year of the program, as long as you can take the required weeks off in July for residency. If you can find an internship site in your second year of the program that has nights and weekend hours, you may be able to complete the 15 hours/week that are needed and still work full time and come for residency in July.  The third year of the program, however, requires about 25 hours/week at your site, making it impossible to work full time, complete your coursework, and fulfill those hours.    

How do I submit my portfolio?  

Portfolios should be submitted on Slideroom. Learn more about the portfolio requirements and how to set up an account with Slideroom .

If my GPA does not meet the preferred requirement of a 3.0 or higher, can I still apply?  

The program prefers that applicants have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher, however applicants with a lower GPA may still be reviewed. If you have a lower GPA and are concerned about it impacting your admissions decision, we recommend addressing this in your Written Personal Statement. You can address anything that may have affected your grades, or you can address why you believe you are prepared at this time to be successful in a graduate program. 

How do I select a writing sample?  

The Academic Writing Sample can be a previously written research-based paper from a college-level course. It should show your ability to think critically, synthesize information, and write at the academic level. Your submission can be on any topic and must be between 3 and 5 pages in length (double-spaced). If you have written a longer paper, you can submit an excerpt of 3-5 chronological pages (it is okay if the submission is out of context). If you do not have a paper from your previous studies, or if you graduated from college several years ago, you may choose to write a 3-5 page paper on a topic of interest. Please choose your best writing to submit for review.  

If admitted into the program, can I defer?  

If unexpected circumstances are preventing you from starting your Lesley graduate program in the term you were admitted, you may request to defer your enrollment for up to 1 year. You will be required to submit an enrollment deposit and deferral request form to hold your spot.  Learn more about the deferral process .

I am interested in more than one art modality. Can I apply to multiple programs?   

Although you can’t apply to more than one specialization, a unique aspect of our program is that you still get exposure to each of the art forms. Meaning, if you chose to pursue Drama Therapy, some of your core courses would still train you in the other expressive therapies in a therapeutic setting. This helps you down the road when you may be working with a client who may not respond to one specific modality. Theory and practice are interwoven into this program’s curriculum.  

Which prerequisites do I need in order to apply?

Art Therapy Program

Completed coursework in: Psychology (12 credits, including abnormal psychology and developmental psychology, with grades of B or better). Studio Art (18 credits, with grades of B or better). Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Dance Therapy Program

6 credits of completed coursework in psychology with grades of B or better and Anatomy and Kinesiology with a grade of B or higher. Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Drama Therapy Program

6 credits of completed coursework in psychology with grades of B or better. Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Expressive Arts Therapy Program

3 credits of completed coursework in abnormal psychology and 3 credits of completed coursework in developmental psychology with grades of B or better. Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Music Therapy Program

6 credits of completed coursework in psychology with grades of B or better.

Principles and Practices of Music Therapy (3 credits) or a music therapy course that includes the history and survey of the profession, its theoretical approaches, and its application to various populations. Not all coursework must be complete before you apply. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

How can I gain experience in the field of human services and learn more about Expressive Therapies?  

Prospective students can gain human service experience by pursuing community resources through volunteering and observation. This will greatly strengthen an application when ultimately applying to the program. Below are some resources for prospective students to explore: 

www.volunteermatch.com    

www.idealist.org  

Students may also learn about what types of work Expressive Therapists are doing in the field by exploring the resources below:    Art Therapy: American Art Therapy Association (AATA)     Expressive Arts Therapy: International Expressive Arts Therapy (IEATA)     Dance/Movement Therapy: American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)     Drama Therapy: North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA)     Music Therapy: American Music Therapy: American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)    

Voices – An online journal that looks at social justice through the use of Music Therapy.  

Jessica Kingsley Publishers – A publishing company that houses reading material for all creative arts therapies. 

Barcelona Publishers – A publishing company “dedicated entirely to the field of music therapy” with the goal of expanding and moving the field forward.  

How can I schedule an appointment to learn more? 

Please click on the links below to schedule a time to meet with admissions or visit our campus.

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Kelvin Ramirez

Associate Professor/Coordinator of Art Therapy

Dr. Kelvin Ramirez is a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and core faculty member of the Department of Graduate Expressive Therapies . Kelvin is a Board Member of FNE International, a 501(c)3 organization that partners with communities in developing nations to identify opportunities to advance housing, health and education. With that international experience, Kelvin continues to collaborate and develops programs with educators, clinicians, and community leaders in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and India. He has developed academic curriculum that build and reinforce initiatives in Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic, Haiti and India.

Prior to joining Lesley, Kelvin was the vice principal of a high school in the South Bronx where he developed and incorporated art therapy within educational systems to enhance student’s personal and academic growth. During his 9-year tenure as vice principal, art therapy was infused throughout the academic and therapeutic approaches of the school, increasing retention and shifting behavioral approaches to enhance students' socio-emotional development.

Kelvin has taught for the Counseling Division at the College of New Rochelle and the Clinical Art Therapy Program at Long Island University C.W. Post.

His current areas of interest and research include:

• The development of international art therapy initiatives that conform to the specific needs of communities
• Contemporary social justice issues
• How art therapy addresses or ignores systemic oppression
• The underrepresentation of people of color within the field of art therapy and the implications of this on theory and practice
• The connections between horticultural therapy and art therapy to transform communities

Teaching is important to Kelvin, because it is through this act of service that people are prepared to direct their destinies and author their own stories. It is a profession that entrusts educators with the malleable minds of the future. Kelvin holds fast to the unwavering ideals that brought him to education, including that social injustices can only be remedied by an educated populous, that an educated mind is a mind called into action for the betterment of all human kind, and that through educating our future generations, our positive influence on the world will continue long after we expire.

Raquel Stephenson

Professor, Art Therapy

Dr. Raquel Stephenson  is a board-certified, registered art therapist (ATR-BC) and a licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT). She joined Lesley in 2013 as a core faculty member of the Department of Graduate Expressive Therapies, in the Art Therapy Program.    Prior to joining Lesley, Raquel was a 2010/2011 Fulbright Scholar to Estonia, where she taught in the Department of Applied Creativity at Tallinn University and continues to teach as a visiting guest lecturer. Raquel was on the faculty of the graduate art therapy programs New York University and the School of Visual Arts, and frequently is a visiting instructor at other institutions worldwide.      Committed to improving the lives of older adults through the arts, Dr. Stephenson’s work has focused on a wide spectrum of older populations. She was co-founder and teaching artist for the Teaching Artist, Creative Approaches to Healthy Aging program, funded by two National Endowment for the Arts ArtWorks Grants, and founder, clinical supervisor, and program director of New York University’s Creative Aging Therapeutic Services. Raquel consults with emerging clinical art therapy programs worldwide and designed and implemented the first creative arts therapy program for older adults with dementia in Estonia.  

Raquel serves on the National Advisory Council and Program Advisory Committee of Arts for the Aging in Rockville, MD, and the Advisory Council of the Art Therapy Project in New York City. She also serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Creativity and Human Development.  

She is a Faculty Fellow of the  Institute for Arts and Health  here at Lesley University, and a member of the UNESCO-UNITWIN Chair on Life Design, Decent Work, and Sustainable Development. 

Raquel loves to be outdoors in any way possible, especially sailing, skiing, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her family. While she loves New England, Raquel is an enthusiastic explorer and thrives on a journey anywhere. 

Karen Frostig

Professor, Expressive Therapies, College of Art and Design

Dr. Karen Frostig is a Professor of Art who teaches in Lesley's Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Art and Design, and in the arts programs in the Graduate School of Education. She is a public memory artist, a writer, a cultural historian, community organizer. She is the Founding Director of the Locker of Memory memorial project to the victims of the Jungfernhof concentration camp (2019-) currently under development and located in Riga, Latvia.

She was the Founding Director of The Vienna Project (2013-2014), a temporary memorial situated in 16 districts in Vienna. She was a Resident Scholar at Brandeis University’s Women’s Studies Research Center (2010-2021) and is now an affiliated scholar at the center. She holds dual citizenship in the United States and in the Republic of Austria.

In 2017, Karen received the Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Distinguished Alumni Award. That same year she was awarded the International Caucus Honor Roll Awardee for Art and Activism, presented by the UN Program of Women's Caucus for Art.

Karen exhibits her work extensively in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. She is a frequent speaker and keynote speaker at international conferences. Karen has received multiple awards and grants from organizations such as the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), National Fund of the Republic of Austria, ZukunftsFonds, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and many more.

She has also published numerous books chapters and articles in professional journals on topics dealing with art activism, memory, testimony, interactive methodologies, visual culture, and public education.

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Michelle Napoli

Assistant Professor, Art Therapy

Dr. Napoli (she/her/hers) is the Supervisor of Academic Affairs (SAA) in the Expressive Therapies Division in the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences.  As SAA, Michelle focuses on recruitment, hiring, retention, as well as professional and community development with adjunct faculty in the division.  Michelle also collaborates with faculty to integrate culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approaches in expressive therapies and counselor education pedagogy.  This scholarship is an ongoing commitment to equity work with an intersectional lens.  Michelle has been an expressive therapies and mental health counselor educator for over 15 years.

Dr. Napoli’s community-based work focuses on authentic cultural continuity and identity formation as prevention and treatment.  Personally, she integrates the arts as cultural resiliency and for language reacquisition in collaboration with her Native community, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.  Michelle’s ontological perspective is informed by her identity as Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo and connections with her ancestral homeland in what is now Marin and Sonoma Counties in Central California. As a Native artist, Michelle engages with Native community and artists in the New England area in collaboration with the Institute for New England Native American Studies.  She also collaborates with a collective of researchers and providers regarding culturally responsive community-based work in Guatemala.   She is the founder of the Survivor Quilt Project, which created the traveling exhibit “Incest Survivors Speaking Truth to the Next Generation” to discuss preventive, proactive considerations regarding the impact of trauma across generations.  

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Expressive Arts Therapy

Specialty Program

Develop the theory and technique to integrate the therapeutic use of expressive arts within your counseling practice.

Add Creative Exploration To Your Practice

Explore a variety of expressive arts modalities while developing your unique professional identity as a mental health professional who uses the creative arts as a therapeutic tool for growth and healing.

• Visual arts
• Movement-based creative expression
• Sound/music
• Creative writing
• Nature-based practices

Discover You’re Inner Source of Creativity

You’ll discover your inner source of creativity, using your personal artistic experience as a tool for self-discovery and self-expression as you learn to identify appropriate expressive arts modalities when working with diverse individuals, families, and groups.

The specialty consists of:

• 100% online courses in our time-tested virtual format
• Supervised internship
• Final portfolio project

Registration as an Expressive Arts Therapist

Our EXAT specialty program is designed to meet the educational requirements to become a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). Please see the post graduate requirements at www.ieata.org . Program graduates must independently apply for registration through the IEATA.

Chart Your Course

The online Expressive Arts Therapy specialty seamlessly integrates into each CACREP-accredited Master of Arts in Counseling concentration, both online and in person.

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Required Courses

Please refer to our course catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.

Upon completion of the program, students will have mastery over the following:

• Theory and Technique: Describe the theories, techniques, and functions of multimodal expressive arts therapy, emphasizing cross-cultural contexts of creative expression.
• History and Context: Describe the historical uses of the expressive arts in different cultures and the evolution of contemporary expressive arts practices.
• Foundational Principles: Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of different expressive arts modalities, such as art therapy, dance therapy, psychodrama, and music therapy, and how these principles can be applied through a multimodal approach.
• Professional Perspective: Apply the expressive arts through a systemic lens to address diverse clinical, social, and cultural issues that present in clinical and community-based practice.
• Adlerian Psychology: Demonstrate how Adlerian theory can inform the application of the expressive arts through conceptualization and technique.
• Artistic Expression and Mental Health: Conceptualize the relationship between artistic expression and individual mental health, including assessment, treatment planning, and techniques, as applied to selected client disorders within a cross-cultural context.
• Multimodal Approach: Apply a multimodal approach of the expressive arts, including visual arts, movement, music, creative writing, and nature-based practices to foster the mind-body-spirit integration.
• Ethical Consideration: Identify possible professional and ethical issues when using the expressive arts.
• Inclusive Understanding and Ability: Identify and apply appropriate expressive arts modalities when working with special populations and diverse individuals, families, groups, and systems to help foster healthy self-expression and movement toward mental health wellness.
• Personal Growth: Demonstrate personal and professional growth through the expressive arts.

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About the Program

The Florida State University Graduate Art Therapy program offers degrees in Master of Science in Art Therapy as well as the Doctor of Philosophy in Art Education, specializing in Art Therapy. The Masters-level program emphasizes a thorough theoretical foundation of art therapy techniques and applications as well as three full practicum experiences working within community and clinical settings. The program integrates research-informed practices to foster culturally sensitive graduates who understand and apply the power of the visual arts and therapeutic relationships to promote personal and community wellness. The power of art for social justice and societal change is not only infused in our philosophy but is the overarching theme that pervades our curriculum and coursework. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education Programs (CAAHEP) awarded accreditation to the Art Therapy program in 2019.

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Master of Science in Art Therapy

The FSU Art Therapy Program provides graduates with a Master’s of Science Degree in Art Therapy and prepares competent entry level art therapists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior learning domains). FSU’s innovative art therapy program integrates diverse theories and research-informed practices to foster culturally sensitive graduates who understand and apply the power of the visual arts and therapeutic relationships to promote personal and community wellness.

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PhD or EdD in Art Education with a Major in Art Therapy Research and Practice

The purpose of the PhD or EdD in Art Education with a Major in Art Therapy Research and Practice is to encourage students to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge related to art therapy. Students are supported in their efforts to investigate and advance understanding related innovative applications of art therapy, therapeutic processes and outcomes in art therapy, and other research topics based on individual student interests.

Art Therapy Program’s CAAHEP Accreditation

The Art Therapy Program at Florida State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE). CAAHEP awarded initial accreditation to the Art Therapy program in January of 2019. Minimal Expectations for the Florida State University Art Therapy Program: The goal of the FSU Art Therapy Program is to prepare competent entry level Art Therapists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior learning domains). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 | Clearwater, FL 33763 | P:727-210-2350

Master of Arts

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Enhance the lives of others with the healing qualities of art making with an MA in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling. As an art therapist, you’ll be able to combine counseling strategies with creative expression to help individuals struggling with mental illness grow and thrive. This 60-credit degree program features small, intimate class sizes with a focus on experiential learning and strong faculty-student relationships.

Your courses and the program’s integrated field experience will prepare you for licensure (LCAT) in New York State and to sit for the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCBE). You’ll receive a well-rounded and interprofessional education with new and refined courses in the areas of ethics, diversity, aging and development, and career counseling.

The Hofstra University Creative Arts Therapy Counseling program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE), 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org .

The Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling program is a 60-credit degree and prepares graduates for licensure in NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and to sit for the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (ATCBE).

Our small, intimate class sizes and diverse student body, as well as the didactic and clinical aspects of the program prepare our students for successful careers in art therapy.  The program features new and refined courses in the areas of ethics, diversity, aging and development, career counseling, and experiential learning.

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Retention Detailed Analysis and Action Plan not required.

Positive Placement by Graduation Year 2023

2021-2022 Positive Placement Average

Positive Placement Detailed Analysis and Action Plan not required.

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Morgan Gaydos LCAT, ATR-BC Program Director and Adjunct Instructor Phone: (516) 463-5300 214 Hagedorn Hall Email

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Sojung Park, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC Assistant Professor Phone: (516) 463-6456 Email

Adjunct Faculty:

• Vivien H. Abrams, LCAT, ATR-BC, CASAC
• Joan Alpers, MSP, LCAT, ATR-BC, CCLS
• Jennifer Anderson, LCAT, ATR-BC
• Nick Farr, MS, MT-BC-LCAT
• Morgan Gaydos, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
• Michelle A. Hololob, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
• Elyse A. Miller, MA, LCAT, CLAT, LPAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, CLL-E, CCTP, Director of Internship, Practicum and Assessment, Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
• Sheryl Stern, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LMFT
• Lisa Wisel, ADTR

Art Therapy (MA)

Program description, career opportunities, professional registration and development, doctoral studies.

This 54-credit Master of Arts program in Art Therapy at New York University was identified with the training of art therapists since the 1950s when Margaret Naumburg, an eminent pioneer in the field, began to teach here. This tradition was continued when Edith Kramer came to the University in 1973. By 1976, the Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program had obtained approval from the New York State Education Department, and in 1979 New York University’s Graduate Art Therapy Program was one of five programs to receive approval and accreditation from the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). Over the years, the program has gained a reputation for excellence and soundness in clinical training that is borne out by the number of international applicants as well as the success of its graduates. Every summer, the program offers students a unique opportunity to experience internships abroad and practice clinical applications of art therapy unique to specific cultural contexts, such as in Tanzania, Peru, South Africa, Brazil, India, Ghana, and Bolivia.

The program strives to create a balance between the therapeutic potential of the creative process itself and the informed use of psychological understanding in the treatment of patients. Students learn to modify and adapt the two disciplines of visual arts and psychotherapy in order to affect the synthesis of art therapy. Students learn to use art materials and the creative process according to the physical and psychological needs of clients.

In the diagnosis, planning, and treatment of individuals and groups, the art therapist functions typically as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Professional skills include a working knowledge of the concepts and methods of art therapy, as well as the ability to communicate its approach and methods to the team. Students are required and encouraged to study a wide range of psychological frameworks. In the course of a variety of classes, students become familiar with a range of theoretical approaches.

The 54-credit master’s program offers unique opportunities to graduate students in art therapy. The program is staffed by 12 highly qualified and diverse adjunct faculty who provide an excellent education and training for students. Students receive an MA degree in art therapy upon the completion of coursework that includes an internship practicum and final project thesis.

Art therapy is a rapidly growing field that had its beginnings in the treatment of severely emotionally disturbed children and adults through the use of art. In recent years, it has expanded to reach a broad range of populations, such as substance abusers, the homeless, survivors of trauma, and elderly with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Art therapists frequently work in such settings as hospitals, community mental health centers, Child Life programs, shelters, prisons, nursing homes, and schools.

Faculty and graduates of the program have held executive positions in regional and national art therapy associations (AATA, NYATA) and regularly present papers at conferences.

New York University’s Master of Arts degree in art therapy meets the educational requirements for registration (ATR) by the American Art Therapy Association and for New York State Creative Art Therapy License (LCAT). New York University is also concerned with the continued growth and development of art therapists. The art therapy program has instituted post-master’s courses of interest to working professionals, such as Supervision Techniques in ARTT-GE 2221 . In addition, it offers a lecture series and symposia featuring speakers from the fields of art, art history, psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and psychology. These special programs allow art therapists and related professionals to expand their knowledge and experience.

NYU Steinhardt offers a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences for students with a background in art therapy. See Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) for program details.

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:

• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• Proficiency in English

See  NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website  for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 54 credits, comprised of the following:

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Learning outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Demonstrate understanding of the historical and social-cultural antecedents that impacted the development of the art therapy profession.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally and culturally appropriate art therapy assessment tools as well as diagnostic categories of mental illness to inform art therapy treatment planning.
• Demonstrate understanding of art therapy theoretical approaches and theories from psychology, neuroscience, and related fields.
• Demonstrate understanding of diverse art therapy research methods and the application of ethical, social, and cultural considerations in conducting an art therapy thesis study.
• Apply ethical/legal standards and principles of cultural humility to develop effective and culturally-appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Integrate the theories of family dynamics, group work, and child and adolescent development to facilitate developmentally-responsive art therapy practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of art therapists, engaging in personal creative practice, self-care, and advocacy.

Fieldwork Placement

Nyu policies, steinhardt academic policies.

Be advised that fieldwork placement facilities that provide training required for your program degree, and agencies that issue licenses for practice in your field of study, each may require you to undergo general and criminal background checks, the results of which the facility or agency must find acceptable before it will allow you to train at its facility or issue you a license. You should inform yourself of offenses or other facts that may prevent obtaining a license to practice in your field of study. NYU Steinhardt will not be responsible if you are unable to complete program requirements or cannot obtain a license to practice in your field because of the results of such background. 

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

Additional academic policies can be found the  Steinhardt academic policies page . 

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MASTERS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 

The American Art Therapy Association encourages you to consider an CAAHEP-accredited master’s-level art therapy program. CAAHEP, or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, is an accreditation agency for postsecondary education programs in 30 health science fields recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The organization grants accreditation after an education program is reviewed and it is determined that the program is in compliance with the profession’s accreditation Standards. Attending an accredited program will help ensure that their resources, curriculum, faculty, and policies will meet your learning needs and prepare you for future board certification. 

Download a brochure about Accreditation of Art Therapy Programs .

CAAHEP ACCREDITED GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

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District of columbia (washington, dc), massachusetts, pennsylvania, online/hybrid.

To view all options, including fully online AND ALSO hybrid options which offer majority online supplemented by a few weeks of on-campus time, once you click on the “View Programs” link below, you must select “Accredited” from the drop-down menu of this search directory link.  Selecting only the second option of “accredited online” will NOT take you to a full list of options. Find a CAAHEP accredited program

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE CAAHEP ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Because a master’s degree is the entry-level for the art therapy profession, only approved or accredited master’s programs are listed. Institutions offering art therapy undergraduate pre-professional majors or doctoral programs can be found here . Please email changes or corrections for your listing to the  AATA National Office .

EMPLOYER VERIFICATION

Need verification for an employer of your program’s status? This chart will allow individuals to provide verification of past AATA Approval of their graduate program to an employer or for ATR application, if required. In addition, verification of a program’s initial CAAHEP accreditation date, which replaced their prior AATA Approval status, may be obtained from the CAAHEP directory , with the date accreditation was granted shown here and the award letter being available on the CAAHEP directory through the “find an accredited program” search option.

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Art Therapy & Counseling

Art therapy and counseling department.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program explores the relationship between life experiences and artmaking and prepares graduates for a career helping people gain or recover intellectual and emotional clarity, equilibrium, and power through artistic expression.

Freshman and Transfer Final Deadline: June 1

Learn more about applying to SAIC for fall 2024.

Jess Bass, Goo & Ooo, 2022

Our Departmental Mission

To provide an art therapy and counseling education that prepares artist-art therapists to practice in specialized settings within a socio-cultural context.

Annalise Castro, "Just Let It Happen," 2021

Program Guide and Admissions

For admissions questions about the  MAATC Program Guide or additional questions about the MAATC program, please email the Art Therapy and Counseling department at  [email protected] .

Department of Art Therapy and Counseling

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Katherine Marie Kunkel Kamholz [email protected]

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Deborah Ann DelSignore [email protected]

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Art Therapy

Our Master’s program in Art Therapy prepares students to utilize their passion for art making to deliver skillful, compassionate, and clinically focused care to individuals, groups, families and communities.

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Our Master’s program in Art Therapy prepares students to utilize their passion for art making to deliver skillful, compassionate, and clinically focused care to individuals, groups, families and communities. Grounded in social justice, you will be challenged to confront your biases and beliefs, explore new mediums and themes in your art practice, deepen your awareness of yourself and others, and gain the skillsets needed to support diverse communities as a licensed art therapist and ethical leader.

The mission of Lewis & Clark’s Art Therapy program is to prepare competent, creative, and reflective art therapists who are committed to equity-based clinical and community praxis. Students learn to apply relationally and socially attuned art therapy using art making to deepen awareness of self and others within societal and cultural contexts.

Program Overview

Degrees offered: master of arts; master of science total credit hours: 58 semester hours for ma; 62-64 for ms program length: ma eight semesters; ms minimum eight semesters program start date: fall only program director: mary andrus → students interested in their lpc will also take career counseling for an additional 2 credits. view program of study,  program details.

Our full-time, three-year Art Therapy program begins in fall and offers both Master of Arts and Master of Science degree tracks to accommodate students interested in becoming mental health practitioners, as well as those planning to conduct research, aspire to publish or pursue a PhD. Applying a social justice lens, you’ll learn to recognize the impact of oppression, prejudice, discrimination, and privilege on access to mental health care, and develop responsive practices that include collaboration, empowerment, advocacy, and social justice action. Through a combination of rigorous academic work, in-depth training, and real-world job placements, program candidates will be prepared to serve diverse communities as qualified art therapists and equity-minded ethical leaders, providing compassionate, clinically focused care to individuals, groups, and families in a variety of settings.

Our small cohort model provides students with opportunities to connect with program faculty and build a network of colleagues who grow with them as they move into professional practice. A pedagogy of learning that includes critical thinking, experiential engagement, dialogue and reflection helps our students to become engaged in deconstructing social norms and developing skills as an socio-culturally attuned art therapist.

Bridging academic theory into practice, our community based art therapy studio, media center and exhibition gallery, provides students hands-on training with licensed supervisors establishing equity based community centered experience and clinically focused internships. The robust offerings of the graduate school in a wide variety of areas allows students to customize their learning through electives that help build their clinical focus based on their interests and specialization (eg. ecotherapies certificate, eating disorder certificate and other special topics).

 Why Choose Lewis & Clark?

Reputation for Academic Excellence

Lewis & Clark’s programs are respected nationwide for their quality and academic rigor. As Oregon’s only degree path to becoming a licensed art therapist, our program provides the training, skillsets, and real-world experience. You’ll learn to serve diverse populations and become a skilled art therapist in just 3 years, with no GRE required.

Focused on Social Justice & Equity

Our core values of social justice, equity, and access are deeply integrated into every aspect of the art therapy program—from the texts we read and culturally attuned training we offer to the creative work and community projects we undertake. You’ll learn to recognize the impact of oppression, prejudice, discrimination, and privilege on access to mental health care, and develop responsive practices for effectively tackling these issues in your work as an art therapist.

Real World, Hands-On Experience

In all three years of the program, you’ll participate in pre-practicum, practicum and internship experiences in a variety of settings across the Portland metro area—allowing you to apply your theoretical and clinical knowledge hands-on, gain real work experience in the field, and continue to deepen your skillset as an art therapist.

Community Studio & Clinic

Starting in 2022 we will launch a new community studio, which will offer low-cost art therapy services to the Portland community, regular art exhibitions, graduate assistantships and access to the studio space for classroom instruction. In this space students will move theory into practice, serving various community groups and individuals. This 3000 square foot space is one of a kind, including a gallery, a digital media room, multiple individual therapy rooms, a community studio and a group room.

Supportive Environment & Community

With small class sizes and tight-knit cohorts, you’ll receive plenty of personal attention and support from faculty members, staff, peers, and professional mentors— all of whom are committed to your success in the program and in your future career. You’ll form meaningful, lasting connections, enjoy a strong support network for the duration of the program, and establish a growing professional network that helps nurture your career for years to come.

Sought-After Graduates & Career Support

Our program’s reputation for producing exceptional art therapists means our graduates are highly sought-after by employers, with most students receiving a job offer shortly after graduating. Oregon is one of only 8 states with licensure specific to the practice and title protection of art therapists. Alumni of our program are regularly provided with information about employment opportunities and remain connected with program faculty.

Accomplished Program Faculty

Our experienced faculty members and supervisors are committed to ensuring our students’ success both academically and in their future careers. As practicing art therapists, counselors, psychologists, and researchers themselves, they bring their unique perspectives, work experiences, and knowledge of the latest best practices directly to the classroom. Plus, as recognized thought leaders, they are regularly published in mental health publications, providing students with the opportunity to assist in groundbreaking research.

Stunning Campus in a Vibrant, Progressive City

Our beautiful, historic campus is just six miles from downtown Portland, OR with easy access to the city’s cultural offerings, great food, and abundant nature. You’ll quickly discover why Portland was ranked #9 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 list of best places to live .

Social justice means advocating for the rights of others, which includes access, opportunity, and worth. It also means empowering vulnerable peoples with the tools to achieve their potential. As art making and a love for people have been my natural inclinations since childhood, it’s been an honor to learn how to support others through the magic of creation.

 social justice mission, deeply committed to social justice.

At Lewis & Clark, our social justice mission is more than a talking point—it’s fully integrated into every aspect of our programs. We strive to facilitate meaningful conversations around social justice topics and teach you how to incorporate equity into your professional practice to better serve your future clients, mental health organizations, and the larger community.

Recognizing that not everyone in our society has the same access to mental health care, our program aims to increase your understanding of the issues and dynamics in the mental health field across social and cultural lines—illustrating how they can impact the therapeutic process. Students will broaden the scope of their diversity awareness and knowledge, including systems of power and privilege, with special attention given to developing an understanding of the intersectionality of contextual and systemic dynamics related to race and racial inequalities, class, nation of origin and language, spirituality and religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and physical abilities. You’ll be prepared to work with individuals, groups, families, and communities from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds, at every age level. Applying a social justice lens to your work as an art therapist, you’ll learn how to drive greater equity and access in mental health services, promote healing through artmaking, and have a lasting impact on the clients and communities you serve.

Meaningful Engagement with the Local Community

Art Therapy Open Studio is a virtual studio session providing individuals from all walks of life with a safe place to create art and find community, every Thursday from 3-6 pm. Participants can either start a new art piece using the gentle prompt offered in each session or use the time to work on pieces already in progress.

Register for Art Therapy Virtual Open Studio

Art for Social Change Open Studio is a virtual studio session that focuses specifically on exploring social, racial, or political current events. Partnered with the Art for Social Change Committee , this session is designed to support both individual artmaking and facilitate meaningful group projects.

Register for Art for Social Change Virtual Open Studio

All weekly studio sessions are free and open to the public.

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 Art Therapy Program Faculty

Mary Andrus

Fredelyn Calla

Jolie Guillebeau

Portia Jones

Erin Patridge

Kristine Bella

Margaret Hartsook

Maria Leija Briones

Justin Rock

Melissa “Missy” Satterberg

Jillynn Garcia

Erin Headley

Alphonso Nuñez

Rosario Sammartino

 practicum, gain extensive, hands-on experience.

Through intensive practicum and internship experiences in all three years of our program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn hands-on—applying your coursework to a real-world environment, establishing professional contacts locally, and in the final year students gain 720 hours of art therapy experience and insights that can only be gleaned by working in the field. As a result, you’ll be better prepared to launch your career in Art Therapy as soon as you’re licensed—with the work experience and references needed to stand out from other practitioners and job candidates.

Applying your theoretical and clinical knowledge hands-on, you’ll work with mental health organizations in practice settings that align with your professional goals and desired focus areas. To increase your practical training and job readiness, you can choose from a wide range of placements throughout the Portland metro area including: elementary schools, hospitals, drug treatment facilities, education centers, nursing homes, day treatment programs, and more. Some organizations offer employment to students, the potential to hire our students directly upon graduation. In addition, as a student of our art therapy program, you may also be eligible for paid research assistantship opportunities.

As a white woman from a lower, middle-class family, I believe it is my duty to use my privilege within society to promote equality and power for those within marginalized communities. I hope to work as an Art Therapist to be an agent of positive change.

 launching successful careers nationwide.

Our Art Therapy program graduates are in high demand with mental health organizations, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Portland metro area and nationwide, with most students receiving a job offer within six months of graduating.

Lewis & Clark art therapy interns bring a new energy and diverse perspectives to our department at the children’s hospital. They are eager to put their hard-won knowledge and skills to use in meaningful and innovative ways, in a setting that is fast-paced and emotionally intense. We enjoy supporting the growth of new members of our field and Lewis & Clark’s program prepares them well for their journey.” Katie Dunn, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS Art Therapy Program Coordinator at Randall Children’s Hospital

Total Number of Credits in Program: 58 minimum Minimum total tuition costs based on 2024-2025 credit rate of $1,100 per credit. Note: Tuition increases each academic year.

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Our Art Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( www.caahep.org ) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE).

This program prepares competent entry-level Art Therapists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

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EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY RESOURCES (MULTI-MODAL)

Doctorate Degree

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UNITED STATES

LESLEY UNIVERSITY

CAMBRIDGE, MA Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies ​

CONTACT [email protected]

617.349.8300 www.lesley.edu/phd_exth.html

SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY FOR INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

SAN DIEGO, CA

PhD in Psychology with a Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy

Online Program

CONTACT [email protected]

[email protected]

www.sduis.edu

EUROPEAN GRADUATE SCHOOL

SWITZERLAND Doctoral Program in Expressive Arts:

Therapy, Coaching, Consulting and Education, Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

Low-Residency Program During Summers

CONTACT www.expressivearts.egs.edu

+41 27 474 99 17

+41 27 474 99 18

Note: Affiliated with Appalachian State University (Keith M. Davis at  [email protected] ). Programs exchange/transfer academic credits. In Europe, affiliated with Hochschule fur Musik und Theater in Hamburg, Germany(Gabriele Bastians at [email protected] )

NORTH AMERICA

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Expressive Arts, Leadership, and Inquiry  

The concentration in Expressive Arts, Leadership, and Inquiry will equip doctoral students with enhanced discernment and imagination that enriches leadership work across the spectrum of pK-20. Students in this concentration will become leaders using multi-modal expressive arts theory and inquiry to promote human flourishing,

View Graduate Bulletin for more details about course requirements.

For further information about the expressive arts program and other related resources, please visit www.expressivearts.appstate.edu or email us at [email protected]

Dr. Audrey Dentith

Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Director and Professor Phone: 828-262-8382 [email protected]  

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

MAKAWAO, MAUI, HI PhD in Expressive Arts Therapy (two to four years, depending on Academic Study Plan and preparation of Doctorate Dissertation)

Program established in 1994 includes multi-modal expressive arts and exploration of each modality

CONTACT Elise Kert, Registrar, 800-806-0317, 808-573-7722 fax

[email protected] ,  [email protected] OR  Alessandra Colfi, Assistant to the Director, Expressive Arts Therapy Department

[email protected]

www.iups.edu

UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES

199 Aba Khoushy Av. Mount Carmel, Haifa, 31905, Israel

Two year training in Hebrew, offering MA in Creative Arts Therapies with a concentration in Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Psychodrama, Music Therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy. PhD at the School of Creative Arts Therapies

Webpage:   http://hw.haifa.ac.il/en/art-home

Phone:   +(972)4.824.9750

Contact: Dr. Hod Orkibi, PhD,  [email protected]

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University of Cincinnati celebrates DAAP's class of 2024: shaping tomorrow's creatives and innovators

Discover their achievements as they graduate into the alumni family, showcasing exceptional talent.

The University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is thrilled to announce the graduation of its talented class of 2024, welcoming them into the esteemed ranks of the DAAP Alumni family. This diverse group of graduates showcases exceptional knowledge, creativity, and skill, setting the stage for innovative contributions across various industries.

Throughout their academic journey, these graduates have distinguished themselves through their dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Their achievements have not gone unnoticed, with many receiving accolades, scholarships, media attention, and prestigious job offers, affirming DAAP's commitment to fostering outstanding talent.

Meet Joseph Curtsinger

Joseph Curtsinger, Outstanding Graduating Senior awardee, 1819 Innovation DAAPworks awardee, New Venture Championship runner-up, Photo/HATSUE.

A senior in industrial design, Joesph Curtsinger is focused on entrepreneurship and building ventures around his ideas. He is currently building a start up around his capstone, Minnow, designed to simplify pool care. He recently secured runner-up in the New Venture Championship competition, earning $6,000 to further fund the development of his venture. Reflecting on the experience, he said, “the competition provided me with an opportunity to merge the skillset I have cultivated as an industrial design student over the past five years in DAAP with my personal passion for entrepreneurship.”

From groundbreaking architectural designs to awe-inspiring works of art and cutting-edge technological advancements, the class of 2024 has demonstrated the transformative power of design and creativity. Their projects have not only garnered recognition within the university but have also resonated with industry professionals and cultural enthusiasts worldwide.

Meet Joyce Zheng 

Joyce Zheng, semi-finalist for a Fulbright Scholarship to Singapore, Photo/HATSUE.

Architecture senior, Joyce Zheng is focused on sustainable methodologies, cultural sensitivity + appreciation, and experimental innovation. The most impactful experience during her time as a Bearcat was her journey with Resilient Communities in Morocco, made possible through the Cooperative Education Program and International Experience Program here at UC: “Collaborating with local partners and communities, I contributed to designing spaces for schools, facilitating workshops, and organizing community-engagement activities, with a focus on empowering residents, particularly the youth,” says Zheng. “From exploring diverse cities to crafting meaningful designs, every moment taught me invaluable lessons in collaboration and cultural understanding. This immersive opportunity broadened my horizons in sustainable development and sparked personal transformation. It fostered within me a deep sense of empathy and resilience, significantly influencing my pursuits in the field of architecture”.

The success of this graduating class would not be possible without the dedicated faculty whose mentorship has played a pivotal role in their success.

"Witnessing the growth and creative evolution of our graduating students fills me with immense inspiration and pride," expressed Muhammad Rahman, Assistant Professor of the DAAP, School of Design. "Their passion, dedication, and innovative spirit continually reaffirm my commitment to teaching. Each student tries their best to brings a unique perspective and set of talents to the studio, helping me to adapt and evolve my teaching methods to nurture their individual strengths."

Witnessing the growth and creative evolution of our graduating students fills me with immense inspiration and pride.

Muhammad Rahman Assistant Professor of DAAP, School of Design

Meet Nukes de Alemeida Nuku-Graves 

Nukes de Alemeida Nuku-Graves, SEGD DAAP Honorable Mention awardee, Photo/HATSUE.

A senior in the fine arts program, Nukes Alemeida Nuku-Graves focuses on video game development, animation, and digital art. They are grateful to Associate Professsor,  Dr. Katherine Castiello Jones , for the introduction to game development: “Without that class, and without Katherine’s mentorship and kindness, I never would’ve become a game developer and probably would’ve been filled with a lot more despair! Now I’ve found my thing, and I’m glad that DAAP had the flexibility to allow me to do so”. Introduction to Game Design is now a part of Arts and Sciences + DAAP’s, new BFA in Games and Animation.

Many graduates have already secured prominent job offers, positioning them as leaders in their respective fields upon graduation. Some are even commissioning from ROTC, marking the end of a cadet's career and transition into officerhood. 

Meet Jason Keith

Jason Keith, full-time ROTC student commissioning to 449th Combat Engineer Company, Photo/HATSUE.

Urban planning senior, Jason Keith focuses on regional mass transit systems, looking at how a unified transit provider could allow high speed mass transit opportunities in the future. His last three co-ops have also been in transportation planning and engineering with AECOM in Cincinnati and Los Angeles. While completing the BUP program at DAAP, Keith has simultaneously dedicated himself to UC's Army ROTC program: “Being a full-time Planning student while in ROTC has been a challenge —but it is also the best thing that I could have done for myself while in school. ROTC's focus on accountably and leadership have allowed me to become more confident in both school and work environments, and most importantly, has allowed me one of the best opportunities available —getting to lead soldiers post-graduation.” Keith will will commission Sunday and be in the 449th Combat Engineer Company in Fort Thomas, KY.

As the newest members of the DAAP Alumni family, the class of 2024 is poised to make a lasting impact on the world, leveraging their skills and experiences to shape the future of design, architecture, art, and planning. Their journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and the unwavering commitment of the University of Cincinnati to nurture talent and foster creativity.

As they embark on their next chapter, the University of Cincinnati extends its heartfelt congratulations to the class of 2024, confident in their ability to inspire, innovate, and lead in the years to come.

Learn more about DAAP's New Graduates, Class of 2024 .

Featured photo at top are individual DAAP senior headshots in a two by five formate. Photo/HATSUE.

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Interested in graduating from the University of Cincinnati, College of DAAP one day?  Whether you’re a first-generation student or from a family of Bearcats, UC is proud to support you at every step along your journey. We want to make sure you succeed, like the Class of 2024 — and feel right at home.

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30 Best universities for Mechanical Engineering in Moscow, Russia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Moscow ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 269K citations received by 45.8K academic papers made by 30 universities in Moscow was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Moscow State University

For Mechanical Engineering

2. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

3. National Research University Higher School of Economics

4. Moscow Aviation Institute

5. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

6. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

7. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

8. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

9. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

10. RUDN University

11. Moscow Polytech

12. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

13. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

14. Moscow Medical Academy

15. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

16. mendeleev university of chemical technology of russia.

17. Russian National Research Medical University

18. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

19. National Research University of Electronic Technology

20. Moscow State Pedagogical University

21. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

22. State University of Management

23. Moscow State Institute of International Relations

24. Russian State Geological Prospecting University

25. russian state agricultural university.

26. New Economic School

27. Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation

28. Russian State University for the Humanities

29. Russian State Social University

30. Moscow State Linguistic University

Universities for Mechanical Engineering near Moscow

Engineering subfields in moscow.

Victor Mukhin

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Title : Active carbons as nanoporous materials for solving of environmental problems

However, up to now, the main carriers of catalytic additives have been mineral sorbents: silica gels, alumogels. This is obviously due to the fact that they consist of pure homogeneous components SiO2 and Al2O3, respectively. It is generally known that impurities, especially the ash elements, are catalytic poisons that reduce the effectiveness of the catalyst. Therefore, carbon sorbents with 5-15% by weight of ash elements in their composition are not used in the above mentioned technologies. However, in such an important field as a gas-mask technique, carbon sorbents (active carbons) are carriers of catalytic additives, providing effective protection of a person against any types of potent poisonous substances (PPS). In ESPE “JSC "Neorganika" there has been developed the technology of unique ashless spherical carbon carrier-catalysts by the method of liquid forming of furfural copolymers with subsequent gas-vapor activation, brand PAC. Active carbons PAC have 100% qualitative characteristics of the three main properties of carbon sorbents: strength - 100%, the proportion of sorbing pores in the pore space – 100%, purity - 100% (ash content is close to zero). A particularly outstanding feature of active PAC carbons is their uniquely high mechanical compressive strength of 740 ± 40 MPa, which is 3-7 times larger than that of  such materials as granite, quartzite, electric coal, and is comparable to the value for cast iron - 400-1000 MPa. This allows the PAC to operate under severe conditions in moving and fluidized beds.  Obviously, it is time to actively develop catalysts based on PAC sorbents for oil refining, petrochemicals, gas processing and various technologies of organic synthesis.

Victor M. Mukhin was born in 1946 in the town of Orsk, Russia. In 1970 he graduated the Technological Institute in Leningrad. Victor M. Mukhin was directed to work to the scientific-industrial organization "Neorganika" (Elektrostal, Moscow region) where he is working during 47 years, at present as the head of the laboratory of carbon sorbents.     Victor M. Mukhin defended a Ph. D. thesis and a doctoral thesis at the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (in 1979 and 1997 accordingly). Professor of Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Scientific interests: production, investigation and application of active carbons, technological and ecological carbon-adsorptive processes, environmental protection, production of ecologically clean food.   

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