M.S. in Art Therapy/Counseling Program
The 60-credit Master of Science degree in Art Therapy/Counseling is designed to address licensing requirements in states that require the word “counseling” in the art therapy degree title as well as additional course work.
The additional course work is designed to meet many of the academic requirements specified for licensure by some states. However, because each state sets its own licensure requirements, students who apply for licensing outside of New York State are responsible for becoming familiar with the licensing requirements of that state and for enrolling in the academic courses and internships required by that state.
Required Courses – Sample Program
| First Fall | |
| ATH 501 | Introduction to Art Therapy, Ethics, and Fieldwork |
| ART 554 | Psychology of Art Materials |
| ATH 529 | Human Development |
| First Spring | |
| ATH 610 | Art Therapy Assessments |
| ATH 612 | Psychopathology |
| ATH 615 | Practicum |
| First Summer | |
| ATH 614 | Art Therapy with Groups |
| ATH 586 | Counseling the Culturally Diverse |
| PSY 581 | Psychological Interviewing & Counseling |
| Studio Art Elective 1 | |
| Second Fall | |
| ATH 650 | Research Methodology |
| ATH 700 | Internship I |
| Studio Art Elective 1 | |
| Intersession | |
| Studio Art Elective 2 | |
| Second Spring | |
| ATH 701 | Internship II |
| ATH 715 | Thesis |
| ART 507 | Workshop in Imagery Transformation |
| Second Summer | |
| CLD 540 | Theories of Career Counseling |
| Art Therapy Elective 2 | |
| Art Therapy Elective 3 |
Please note: Part-time schedules are also available.