Art Therapy/Counseling

Tuition fees are 35,340 USD per year. The program admits students on a rolling basis.

This Master's program trains professionals to integrate art and psychology in clinical therapeutic practice. The curriculum blends theory, technique, and practice, including coursework in art therapy, counseling, psychology, research, and studio art. Students develop artistic skills in studio spaces and gain research training, applying knowledge through practicum experiences starting in the second semester and internships from the second year.

Focus areas include Art Studio, Research.

The MEd program is 60-63 credits, and the MS program is 64-68 credits. Both programs include coursework, studio art, practicum starting in the second semester, and internships beginning in the second year, culminating in a final art exhibit.

Graduates are master's-level clinicians eligible for licensure as Mental Health Counselors and certification as Registered Art Therapists.

Applicants need 18 credits in studio art (including 3D) and 12 credits in psychology. Requirements include an online application, essay, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an interview. International applicants must also provide proof of English proficiency and, if necessary, a credential evaluation.

On-campus in Springfield, Mass. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Springfield College has carried a Humanics philosophy for 135 years, connecting education with leadership and service to others. That outlook shapes a college community where learning extends beyond course requirements. Students may combine traditional coursework with internships, service-learning programs, research, or fieldwork, often beginning in their first year. The college’s academic offer spans undergraduate and graduate study, with experiential learning as a central part of the student experience. Students work alongside community members, experts, and scholars, building practical skills and expanding their knowledge while applying ideas from class. Springfield’s School of Health Sciences is part of the college’s academic structure, alongside programs and experiences in sport management, physical education, athletic leadership, elementary education, psychology, and sport psychology.

For international students, the early and often approach means that field experience can begin during the first semester, with placements and internships connected to a student’s area of study. Options include academic enrichment, work in labs and classrooms, field experiences, and global experiences. Some internships develop into full-time positions upon graduation. Springfield, Massachusetts, provides the setting for community-based placements, while the campus community also hosts events and traditions connected with leadership, sports, and service. The college’s history includes alumni whose work has extended into coaching, sport psychology, education, and professional sports. Students choosing Springfield College should expect a program that asks them to connect theory with practice and take an active role in their learning through research, service, fieldwork, or leadership opportunities.