Master in Art Therapy/Therapist (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the MA in Art Therapy (MAATC) has been reduced beginning in the Fall 2024 semester..

The programme is delivered on-campus, low-residency, or online with full-time and part-time options. It requires 60 credits and includes hands-on training through two-week summer residencies for low-residency students. Students engage in studio-based learning and develop clinical skills using visual art media to support emotional and psychological growth.

The programme consists of 60 credits distributed across coursework, practicum, and supervised clinical experience. Students complete a low-residency track with two in-person summer sessions or attend on-campus classes with hybrid and synchronous online components.

Graduates enter roles as registered art therapists and licensed professional counselors in clinical, community, and educational settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. A background check is required prior to practicum.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, low-residency, and online options; full-time and part-time study available; on-campus programme can be completed in as little as two years, low-residency in three years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.