Overview

Dominican University of California's Art Therapy students learn through practical experience and hands-on training guided by credentialed art therapist faculty. Our MA in Art Therapy programs are approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). The Master of Arts in Art Therapy is offered as two tracks:

MA in Art Therapy (MAAT)
Post-Master's Advanced Standing (MAATA)

The Art Therapy Program at Dominican has been granted WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Art Therapy Program Highlights

Close relationship with professional organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), and the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training
A vibrant network of Dominican Art Therapy Psychology MA and PhD alumni
Training for clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field
Small classes and individual faculty advising

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication and Counseling Skills

Advanced Human Development

Methods of Group and Family Therapy

Psychological Assessment

Psychopathology

Substance Abuse: Thry Treatmt Assessmnt
Cross Cultural Issues 3.00

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S. A bachelor’s degree in Art, Psychology, or Behavioral Science is preferred.
Eighteen semester units (or 27 quarter units), in two- and three-dimensional studio art and design in a range of media, with at least three semester units in drawing, three semester units in painting, and three semester units in clay.
A minimum of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of study in psychology.
Two professional or academic recommendation letters
A letter of intent regarding your interest in the profession of art therapy (three-four pages)
A portfolio of 12 color images of personal artwork representing a range of media. Portfolios may be submitted online with JPEG or PowerPoint images.
In-person or online interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22302 USD / year

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22302 USD / year

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22302 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Art Therapy Program Highlights

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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