Art Therapy Counseling (MA)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The master’s in art therapy counseling program, combines classroom instruction, practicum experience and research. Our mission is to provide experiential learning to foster socio-culturally attuned, creative practices in the theory, reflection and application of art therapy counseling. Our vision is that art therapy counselors cultivate creative, just and healthy communities. Our goal is to prepare competent, entry-level art therapists who are proficient in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains as per ACATE Educational Standards. Because the program is based in the Department of Art and Design, there is an emphasis on art-making. Classes are small and experiential learning is integral to the program. In order to ensure individualized instruction, only 10 students are accepted into the program each fall. Advantages of studying at SIUE include: Availability of graduate assistantships, Can include tuition waivers and stipends , A rich array of urban, suburban and rural practicum settings, A vibrant community arts scene, Graduating from an accredited program, Graduating from a program with a high placement rate, following graduation, Low student-to-faculty ratio, The opportunity to learn from practicing art therapists and researchers. The SIUE Art Therapy Counseling graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE).

College of Arts and Sciences