Art therapy is generally employed for therapeutic purposes. It has evolved to become one of the most effective tools for determining a person’s general psychological health. This adjunctive therapy is widely used as a diagnostic tool for treating families, groups or individuals.

There are two main educational specifications in therapy art. These are – Bachelor of Art in Art Therapy and Master of Art in Art Therapy. Let’s cast a look at these degree programs and find out what they promise.

Bachelor of Art in Art Therapy

This degree program attracts career aspirants who want to bag entry level job positions in areas concerning art therapy. Students pursuing the course require to devote a period of four years. During the study period, students are led through wide range of study topics concerning art therapy, psychology and studio art. Learners of the degree program are also offered opportunities to study in various clinical settings and attend seminars, lectures and workshops on regular basis.

Job promise

Bachelor of Art in Art Therapy is an ideal degree program for entering into the professional field of art therapy. Popular jobs art therapy which a bachelor degree holder can come across include family and individual counseling, children counseling [specially learning-disabled counseling and prison counseling. Therefore, professionals with Bachelor of Art in Art Therapy are generally employed in settings such as psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, substance abuse facilities, hospices and prisons.

Master of Art in Art Therapy

There are various art therapy programs on offer at graduate level. Popular among them include Master’s Degree in Art Therapy [Clinical Concentration] and Master’s Degree in Art Therapy [Education Concentration]. Common requirement for securing admission in art therapy degree at graduation [master’s] level is a bachelor’s degree. Students with bachelor degree in related field get preference.

Additional admission requirements include minimum GPA scores [undergraduate], GRE scores, letter of recommendation and applicant’s statement.

Coursework

Master’s degree art therapy program with education concentration is an amalgamation of counseling skills and teaching skills. The program puts particular emphasis on visual arts. On the other hand, Master’s degree art therapy program with clinical concentration combines study assignments of visual art as well as training in psychological counseling.

Art therapy schools

Some of the popular art therapy schools in USA include Adler School of Professional Psychology, Caldwell College, Emporia State University and Seton Hill University.

1 Comment

1. lalita gurjar says:

   May 3, 2010 at 3:16 am

   i would like to get further information on this course i have completed my degree in interior design

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