NYU Steinhardt's American Art Therapy Association (AATA)-accredited MA in Art Therapy integrates visual arts practice with psychotherapy, preparing you to harness the creative power of art for mental health assessment and treatment.
Help people cope with stress and anxiety, and build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience through creative self-expression.
Work in clinical practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient centers, rehabilitation facilities, community organizations, schools, and private mental health clinics.
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Why This Program is Right for You
- Studio-based classes and clinical preparation
- Promotes cross-cultural competency, social justice, and evolving technologies
- Ease into clinical work gradually
- Intern in New York and abroad
- Become eligible for New York State licensure as a creative arts therapist (LCAT)
83% of graduates are employed as Art Therapists, according to a recent survey.
Equity and Belonging at NYU Steinhardt
Our community of students brings a spectrum of identities, experiences, and viewpoints. We strive to create a supportive learning environment that provides opportunity for all, where everyone can thrive by seeing the world through many perspectives, regardless of race and ethnicity, nationality, class, sex, gender identity and expression, ability, faith/belief, sexual orientation, and age.
Financial Aid
Our goal is to make Steinhardt an option for everyone, including underrepresented populations, international students, and people with special challenges on their path to graduate education. Your financial aid picture may include our many scholarship opportunities, federal aid, private loans, and more.
Please note that our photos were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. We take the safety of our community very seriously, and our current precautions for in-person activities include required mask use, social distancing, and regular testing.