Art Therapy Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Art Therapy programme at Concordia University Montréal offers a comprehensive professional pathway for students looking to integrate visual arts with psychological healthcare. This Master of Arts degree focuses on how imagery can address emotional and psychological challenges that traditional verbal communication may not fully capture.

Students engage in a rigorous academic environment that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. The curriculum is designed to meet high educational standards, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to work as professional therapists in diverse clinical and community settings.

The programme emphasises experiential learning through extensive placement opportunities.

Why Art Therapy at Concordia University Montréal?

This programme is distinguished by its affiliation with the Faculty of Fine Arts, providing a rich creative environment for therapeutic study. It is a professional programme that adheres strictly to the standards set by the Canadian Art Therapy Association, ensuring high-quality vocational training.

The institution offers exceptional facilities at the Sir George Williams campus, where students benefit from dedicated studio spaces and research resources. The interdisciplinary nature of the department allows for a unique blend of artistic exploration and clinical psychological training.

Partnerships with various healthcare institutions across Montréal provide students with a broad range of internship environments. These connections facilitate a smooth transition from academic study to professional practice within the local and national healthcare landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 691 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 60 credits, including core subjects, electives, and a final research component. Modules may include:

• Readings in Art Therapy
• Assessment Techniques in Art Therapy
• Symbolic Imagery and Art Therapy - Studio/Workshop
• Group and Family Art Therapy
• Topics in Clinical Psychology for Creative Arts Therapists
• Counselling Skills for Creative Arts Therapists
• Art Therapy Practicum Supervision I
• Art Therapy Practicum Supervision II
• Art Therapy Advanced Clinical Skills
• Advanced Art Therapy Practicum Supervision I
• Advanced Art Therapy Practicum Supervision II
• Child and Adolescent Art Therapy
• Cross-cultural Competence in the Creative Arts Therapies
• Ethics in Clinical Practice in the Creative Arts Therapies
• Ethics in Research in the Creative Arts Therapies
• Research in the Creative Arts Therapies
• Research in Art Therapy

Students also choose between a Research Paper stream or an Applied Research Project stream to complete their degree requirements.

Careers with Art Therapy

Graduates of this programme are prepared for professional roles as art therapists within the broader field of mental health and social services. The training supports employment in various sectors including psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private practice.

Common career destinations include working in educational settings to support child development or in geriatric facilities focusing on elderly care. The programme's clinical focus also enables graduates to work within community outreach organisations and specialised healthcare institutions.