Overview

Throughout the multi-dimensional learning processes and content areas, students of the Art Therapy and Counseling program study the vital roles that creativity, empathy, and cultural humility have in professional work and for interpersonal growth. Students learn how their cognitive, behavioral, creative, and emotional responses can block or augment the relationships of therapy, colleagueship, and professional development. The 90.0 quarter-credit curriculum includes specific art therapy coursework in areas such as assessment and treatment planning for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families; trauma and systemic approaches; creativity, symbol and metaphor; digital media use; mindfulness, and addictions and recovery. Students also take classes in general mental health counseling topics including human development; psychopathology; social and cultural foundations; clinical appraisal and assessment, and group dynamics. Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University

Key facts:

Graduates are eligible for the ATR-Provisional certification upon program graduation to then work further towards their ATR and ATR-BC credentials, as well as professional counseling licensure in Pennsylvania and other states, upon completion of specified work and supervision hours that are critical parts of post-graduation requirements. We design the Art Therapy and Counseling program's 90-quarter-credit to meet the Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) educational requirements as well as uphold program and learning standards for art therapy accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education or ACATE

Programme Structure

Students learn by doing, including incorporating supervisor and faculty feedback within their sustained and often distinct learning trajectories. This multilayered pedagogy, plus each student’s necessary interpersonal work and professional disposition development, provide foundational learning for creative and ethical art therapy and counseling.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

54 alternative credits

90.0 quarter-credit

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Art Therapy View 546 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.
Transcripts must show course-by-course grades and degree conferrals. If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts, you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates.

Tuition Fee

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International

39987 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1481 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

39987 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1481 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

39987 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1481 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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