73 Master's in Art Therapy in North America

School of Visual Arts’s Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy is an immersive two-year, 60-credit program that prepares students to become licensed art therapists.

LIU Post's Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling MA program is offered by Long Island University (LIU) Post. It provides students with an integrated education in art therapy and counseling, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to facilitate therapeutic healing through the creative process.

Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University educates students for creative, responsive, and effective therapy practice in which art making is the essential mode of transformation.

The Master of Arts in Music Therapy at University of the Pacific is a graduate-level program designed for students with an undergraduate degree in music or fields related to music therapy, who seek both entry- and advanced-level training in music therapy. Choose between Stockton and San Francisco.

The Counseling - Art Therapy programme from Adler University is a 66-credit programme blending the power of art with a holistic approach to mental health, grounded in the foundational principles of Adlerian psychology.

The Counseling - Art Therapy (Online) programme from Adler University is a 66-credit programme blending the power of art with a holistic approach to mental health, grounded in the foundational principles of Adlerian psychology.

The Art Therapy programme from Caldwell University is intended for professionals who already hold an M.A. in Counseling or a closely related field and who are interested in pursuing a career in art therapy.

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

The Art Therapy programme at George Washington University is a comprehensive master level course designed for aspiring clinicians. This full-time public study track integrates psychological theory with creative practice. Students develop professional expertise over a standard two-year duration at this prestigious institution.

The Music Therapy M.Sc. at Wilfrid Laurier University is Canada’s longest-running graduate programme in the field. This advanced degree focuses on music psychotherapy and clinical musicianship. Students can choose between a one-year or two-year full-time study mode to develop professional reflexive practices and research skills.

The Master of Music degree in Music Therapy with Undergraduate Equivalency at University of Miami is the ideal option for the individual who has already completed a bachelor’s degree in some area of music (i.e., music performance, music education, etc.) and seeks training as a music therapist.

The Art Therapy Master of Arts at Concordia University Montréal is a professional, course-based programme spanning two years of full-time study. This 60-credit curriculum combines studio practice with clinical theory and includes mandatory internships, preparing graduates for registration with the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

At Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Transpersonal Art Therapy from Naropa University you will have the opportunity to explore the role of art and creativity in your own life—and how to skillfully use art in the therapeutic relationship.