WILL MY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PREPARE ME TO BECOME A BOARD-CERTIFIED ART THERAPIST? Educational standards which had been established by the American Art Therapy Association are transitioning to being managed by the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education, which is overseen by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP). A period of transition in regards to these review processes is currently under way for Art Therapy programs. Quality programs also undergo a rigorous annual review process which ensures their resources, curriculum, faculty and policies are prepared to meet your learning needs. High quality art therapy programs prepare their students for entry level skills and post-graduate certification as an art therapist. HOW DO I KNOW IF AN EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A QUALITY PROGRAM? Review our list of approved art therapy master’s programs to find one in your area. There are master’s level art therapy programs located across the United States and in Canada. WHERE CAN I FIND A MASTER’S LEVEL ART THERAPY PROGRAM WHERE I LIVE? The art therapy graduate curriculum is uniquely guided by the premise that focused art-making constitutes reflective practice and facilitates learning. In addition, preparatory training in studio art (drawing, painting, clay, etc.) and foundational areas of study in psychology are required in advance of graduate studies. Students must also complete, at minimum, 100 hours of supervised practicum, and 600 hours of supervised art therapy clinical internship.
The educational standards require graduate level coursework that includes training in the creative process, psychological development, group therapy, art therapy assessment, psychodiagnostics, research methods, and multicultural diversity competence. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION DO I NEED TO BECOME AN ART THERAPIST?Ī master’s degree is necessary for entry-level practice in Art Therapy.
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