MA Art Therapy at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW's master of arts in art therapy program prepares students for careers in schools, healthcare institutions, research centers, and more. Under the mentorship of faculty members who are credentialed art therapists, students explore their artistic identity as well as the varying aspects of art therapy, trauma training, diagnosis, and assessment. The curriculum also builds a theoretical foundation in individual, family, and group counseling, psychopathology, and human development. Students can deepen their focus in a specific area by choosing to write a thesis.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Art Therapy | Duration: 4 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 61 credits in required coursework, including 900 internship hours.

Career pathways

Graduates leave prepared to earn professional licensure in art therapy and counseling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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