Curriculum
The 49-point course of study includes core courses in art therapy, electives, and intensive internships. Students must complete a substantial, well-researched master’s thesis, which focuses on a particular interest or issue in art therapy.
Art Therapy Courses:
ARTT-GE 2160 Art for Art Therapists 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2040 Pictorial and Sculptural Analysis 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2033 Art as Therapy with Children 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2037 Art Therapy with Adults and Elderly 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2034 Art as Therapy with Adolescents 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2032 Art Therapy with Groups 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2145 Theory and Practice of Art Therapy 3 credits
ARTT-GE 2036 Family Art Therapy 2 credits
ARTT-GE 2280 Research in Art Therapy 2 credits
ARTT-GE 2301 Final Project in Art Therapy 1 credit
ARTT-GE 2221 Cultural Diversity in Art Therapy 1 credit
ARTT-GE 2220 Diverse Populations in Art Therapy 1 credit
ARTT-GE 2302 Internship in Art Therapy 12 credits
40 credits
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Three elective courses 9 credits
TCHL-GE 2999 Ident/Report Suspected Child Abuse 0 credits
9 credits
9 credits of elective psychology courses to be selected through advisement from the wide selection of psychology courses offered by NYU Steinhardt and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Since both departments have a number of renowned programs at both the master and doctoral levels, course offerings each semester are rich and challenging.
For a total of 49 credits
Also Offered:
ARTT-GE 2150 Supervision Techniques in Art Therapy (For Graduates)
ARTT-GE 2010 Introduction to Art Therapy (For Non-Art Therapy Majors)