Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option) MA
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in visual arts (18 credit in studio arts and 6 credits in art history, art theory, art education or approved equivalents); 24 credits in psychology (must include courses in Introductory, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Research Methodology, or approved equivalents); and An Introduction to Art Therapy (3 credits).
- Overall grade average of B or better is expected.
- Previous work experience in a clinical, rehabilitative or educational setting is expected.
- Direct experience with the therapeutic process is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete 60 credits.
Please see the Creative Arts Therapies Courses page for course descriptions.
Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option) MA (60 credits)
45 | credits of Core Courses: |
6 | credits of Elective Courses chosen in consultation with an academic faculty advisor, are required of all candidates. With the approval of the Chair of Creative Arts Therapies and that of the cooperating department, some or all of the elective credits may be chosen from other graduate programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts, in other faculties at Concordia, or other universities. |
9 | credits chosen from one of the following: Research Paper Stream: Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option) Applied Research Project Stream: Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option) |
Additional Degree Requirements
Residence. The minimum residence requirement is two years (5 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
Practicum. In addition to the credit requirements, and as stipulated by the professional program approval associations (the American Art Therapy Association and the Canadian Art Therapy Association), each student must successfully complete a minimum of 800 hours (350 direct client contact hours and 450 agency hours) in the practice of art therapy, under faculty supervision, in an approved practicum setting. The program emphasizes experience with individual, group, and family formats for therapeutic interventions. Students work with different client populations during the first and second year of the practicum.
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Residence. The minimum residence requirement is two years (5 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have obtained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.