Overview

The Art Therapy Counseling MSc program offered at Emporia State University uses art media, images, the creative art process and patient/client responses to the created productions as reflections of an individual’s development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns, and conflicts.

What you will learn

Art Therapy is an effective treatment for individuals who have developmental, medical, educational, social, or psychological impairments; and is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, educational, and forensic institutions. Populations of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds are served by art therapists in individual, couples, family, and group therapy formats.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art Media and Materials Use in Art Therapy

Therapy

Art Therapy Group Dynamics and Special Populations

Developmental Treatment Models in Art Therapy

Art Therapy Research

Art Therapy Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All admissions materials should be submitted as early as possible to the admissions office.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology Art Therapy View 68 other Masters in Art Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: 3.0
Non-native English speakers should submit official English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test) scores.
Emporia State University offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses for students who need to improve their communication skills.
The duration of time to complete the Intensive English Program is based on the English Proficiency Test score as well as the student's initiative and performance in class.
Three references, at least one from a current or former psychology professor. Reference forms are available online, however, letters are preferred;
Prerequisite of 12 semester hours of psychology to include Abnormal Psychology and Developmental Psychology;
18 credit hours of studio art coursework; and,
Electronic portfolio with 15-20 examples of artwork demonstrating competence with a range of media.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48302 USD / year

≈ 48302 USD / year
Out-of-State

48302 USD / year

≈ 48302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22522 USD / year

≈ 22522 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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