Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration programme from Caldwell University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programmes (CACREP) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programmes (CAAHEP). The degree fulfills coursework requirements for licensure in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree with art therapy concentration also fulfills coursework requirements for New Jersey State licensure as a Professional Art Therapist (LPAT). The Degree also meets educational requirements for national credentials (National Certified Counseling NCC and Provisional Art Therapist ATR-P) and may fulfill licensure requirements in other States.

Key Facts

Graduate coursework is a combination of didactic and experiential teaching methods in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior and professional dispositions) learning domains. The programme requires that students complete coursework, practicum and internship experiences, and pass a comprehensive examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling

Assessment Methods In Counseling

Diagnosis & Treatment Psychopathology

Projective Assessment

Clinical Work with Children and Families

Professional Practice

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caldwell, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology Occupational Therapy Art Therapy View 67 other Masters in Art Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (on paper or online)

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2

6 credits in Psychology including Psychopathology and Human Development with at least a grade of “B” in each. Additional courses in psychology are recommended

18 credits in studio art including drawing, painting, and three-dimensional work with at least a grade of “B” in each

Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts

Writing sample: Submission of a paper of 5-10 pages that is formatted in APA style.

Art portfolio of 10-15 pieces, slides, or digital copies evidencing proficiency in a range of media including drawing, painting, three-dimensional work as well as a capacity for introspection

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors or current employer

Personal and group interviews may be required

Tuition Fees

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20124 USD / year

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20124 USD / year

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