Overview

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy program at Cedar Crest College offers on-campus, low-residency, and online options to meet you where you are.

We’ll educate you on the theories and applications of art media that you’ll need to facilitate emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth and transformation with your patients.

The Cedar Crest M.A. in Art therapy is committed to its arts-based approach that provides you with the opportunity to:

Develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary to enter the field as competent entry level art therapists.
Develop a strong professional identity as an art therapist and counselor.
Know and apply professional codes of ethics to the clinical and community-based practice of art therapy.
Develop collaborative relationships to address inequities and improve outcomes.
Commit to an on-going practice of self-reflexivity and growth.
Nurture and sustain their connection to art making through continued creative practice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History and Theory of Art Therapy

Psychopathology

Group Art Therapy

Professional Ethics for Art Therapists

Theories of Assessment in Art Therapy

Advanced Topics in Art Therapy Materials and Methods

Family Art Therapy

Theories and Systems of Counseling Psychology

Research Design and Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allentown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Prerequisite coursework

A 500 - 750-word personal essay describing: the focus of your artwork; how you came to choose art therapy as your field of graduate study; your future goals as an art therapist; and how you believe the MAAT program at Cedar Crest College will help you accomplish those goals

Two letters of recommendation

A current resume

A portfolio of 12 - 16 works of art including examples of painting, human figure drawing, and clay work that demonstrates personal expression as well as technical skills in a range of media and subject matter

For international students, official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23250 USD / year

≈ 23250 USD / year
Out-of-State

23250 USD / year

≈ 23250 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

23250 USD / year

≈ 23250 USD / year

Living costs

Allentown

United States

1110 - 1620 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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Overview

The Cedar Crest M.A. in Art therapy is committed to its arts-based approach that provides you with the opportunity to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Allentown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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