The diagnostic and therapeutic value of painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture is explored in-depth within this clinical and diagnostic curriculum. You will focus on children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities in art therapy clinical classes that utilize the latest research findings, theories and techniques. Research is one of the hallmarks of this clinical program. Our students are required to take nine credits in research and thesis preparation. Often our students present their findings at national conferences or in publication or video format to fulfill the thesis requirements. Our students have also written grants that are implemented after graduation. Our faculty is internationally known within the art therapy community for their research efforts across a range of clinical topics. Some of our recent student publications can be found in journal and on line journal format.

Application for Admission Application fee: Non-refundable Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended Bachelor's degree from an accredited school with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, although students exhibiting outstanding promise and merit may be considered. Students who do not meet the minimum Grade Point Average (3.0) and/or who are in need of prerequisites may be accepted on a limited matriculation basis. The student with serious deficiencies in preparation, but holds promise as a student, may be given non-matriculated status with one year probationary review. All limited matriculated students have one year to complete the requirements for full matriculation. See the Director of the Art Therapy Program for further information. The candidate must have fulfilled the prerequisite of 12 credits in psychology and a minimum of 18 credits in studio art. A portfolio, evaluated by the Art Therapy Program faculty, is required for admission and is the substitution for the Graduate Record Examination. The portfolio must be submitted to the Art Department Office (See the address provided to below) and should contain 15 to 20 samples of your most recent work. A numbered inventory list is also required. Samples can be either original works, slides (enclosed in a slide page), CD or DVD. Photography applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio of 20 original prints. A portfolio evaluation, student profile with statement of philosophy, submission of an APA research paper, personal interview with the director of the Art Therapy program, and attendance to a graduate art therapy class are required. Personal artist statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study. TOEFL/IELTS.