Below is a list of graduate schools and programs in Arizona. If you know of any schools or programs that should be added to the list, please add a comment below. We’ll check out the school and add it to the list if appropriate.
Arizona Graduate Schools & Programs related to Art Therapy
Prescott, AZ
Prescott College
MA in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy
Contact: Chair, Keith Cross, PhD
Contact #2: Art Therapy Program Director, Camille Smith, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Address: 220 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 778-2090
Email: csmith@prescott.edu
Website: http://www.prescott.edu
there’s other schools:
Phoenix college 1202 w thomas rd,phoenix,az 85013 (602)2850-7800
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Ohawa university 100020 n 25th ave,phoenix,az (602)371-1188
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I save the best for last:
Argosy University
North of phoenix 2233 west Dunlap Ave, phoenix,az 85021 (602)216-2600
Hello,
I am currently enrolled in a Master’s of Counseling program at the University of Phoenix.
However, I would like to specialize in Art Therapy in addition to receiving the counseling degree. (I received my undergrad degree in art from Oberlin College.)
What info can you get me? What schools are “the best” as far as accredition goes?
Thanks,
Patrice
Correction on post above. I received my undergrad in Psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix and would like to correct the statement that they have an Art Therapy program. They do not.
Thanks,
Denise
I am starting my Junior year at KU with a major in art history and a minor in Psychology.I am interested in pursuing a Masters degree in Art Therapy. I would like to know what the top 15 ranked programs are and what their admission requirements are.
Thank You
Jennifer Pack
I was just wondering if there is anyway to get a degree in Art therapy online? I’m having no luck searching for strictly online degrees but I thought maybe someone on here could help me. Can you do a combination of other degrees and still get a job in the art therapy world? Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Megan
Dear Megan and Patrice,
I am the director of the art therapy program at Prescott College. We are what is known as a limted residency program…not totally on-line, but not a program where you show up in a class room everyday. I would love to give you more detailed information about our program.
http://www.prescott.edu/learn/master-of-arts-counseling-psychology/areas-of-concentration/masters-counseling-psychology-expressive-arts-therapy.html
You may email me at csmith@prescott.edu. Be well. Camille Smith,MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Hi Camille, Do you offer a certification program for art therapy for those that are already licensed therapists?
I am interested in a online college course for Art Therapy. Is there such a thing? We are moving back to Sierra Vista AZ this coming fall 2012. we would be like 3 hours away from Phoenix, that is why I am asking about online courses.
Thank you
I am a seasoned licensed massage therapist in practice here in the valley of the sun for twenty five years and ive come to a means to an end and im ready for a change in my career path… I Love to do my art work…beginner by all means… i thought how neat it might be to remain in the healing Arts into a differant direction without killing myself in bodywork…. soooo DO i need a degree in psychology or some counseling to start Art therapy school?
There are a few schools that offer online programs. However I haven’t found any yet that are strictly online.
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College – I believe you have to spend 3 or 4 weeks on campus a year. one week per term. but the rest is online.
Pratt Institute in New York has an online program
And there are schools that offer online programs in counseling with concentrations in Art Therapy. So far I’ve found Goddard college, and Prescott (I’m not sure how their limited residency program works. I requested an informational package.)
a great way to start searching for school is go to the American Art Therapy Association. (google it) there should be a list of schools to look for more info.
Hello,
I am interested going to school for Art therapy. I see a lot of these programs are Masters, and I do not live in any of the states of that offer the bachelors degrees. I am currently going to school for elementary education,but want to study this. Do you have any suggestion what I should change my major to? I do have art experience and am also considering getting a fine art degree. Thank you for any advice.
Hi Ashley,
I am currently studying to finish my bachelor’s in fine arts with the intention to go onto art therapy. Everything I have read and every counselor I have spoken to suggests that a bachelor’s of art is necessary and at least a minor in Psychology is recommended to cover the basic Psychology courses. I’m not expert though. So, it’s possible there is a way to pursue art therapy without an art degree.
Ottawa University in Phoenix has a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy. We also offer a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy.