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How to Apply | Graduate Certificates
Art Therapy Post-master's Certificate
Application Deadlines
Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Applications received after the deadline are considered on a space-available basis.
| For admission in… |
Apply by… |
| Fall 2007 |
Feb. 1, 2007 |
| Spring 2007 |
Feb. 15, 2007 |
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in one of the following fields, with a strong background in psychology:
- Psychology, sociology, social work or related field.
- Art education.
- Fine arts.
- Completion of 100 hours of volunteer or professional experience in a helping role in an educational and/or human services setting.
- Psychology prerequisite coursework (18 quarter/12 semester credits) — abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and theories of personality. Courses in professional ethics and research methods are recommended.
- Art prerequisite coursework (23 quarter/15 semester hours) — both two- and three-dimensional media such as ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture.
- Portfolio of 20 slides that demonstrates multiple media competencies.
- Two letters of recommendation: one from a professional with mental health credentials who has supervised you in a practical counseling-related experience, and one from an instructor of a psychology or counseling course who can assess your potential as a graduate student. If you have not enrolled in a college course for several years, two letters may be submitted from professional supervisors.
- Writing sample: If selected for an interview, applicants will be asked to compose an essay during the interview visit.
Admission Essay Instructions
Submit a typewritten, double-spaced essay with your application. Please write a one- to two-page response for each of the following questions and clearly number your response to each question.
- In what ways has your academic and practical experience prepared you for becoming a counselor/art therapist? What do you see as your potential strengths and areas of growth as a counselor/therapist?
- How do you see your life history and personal experience contributing to your desire to become a counselor/art therapist? Have you engaged in your own personal counseling/therapy? If so, do you see this as an important component toward becoming an effective counselor/art therapist?
- In your view, what are the connections between the creative processes of visual art and cognitive, emotional and psychological functioning?
Transfer Credit
You may transfer up to 12 quarter credits of prior graduate-level coursework.
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