Art Therapy M.A.

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy is an innovative program in the creative arts at Georgia College, the first implemented in Georgia. The program's purpose is to provide comprehensive art therapy education; to develop astute clinicians, scholars, teachers and leaders; to acquire skills and knowledge to work in a variety of settings; and to foster transformative learning with a commitment to global, social and cultural advancement.

Art therapists work with people of all ages in many different environments to address challenging mental, physical, and social issues. They are trained to work as private practitioners and as part of treatment teams in psychiatric outpatient and inpatient programs, hospitals and community health centers, veterans' health facilities, rehabilitation programs, schools, hospices, and many other settings.

A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hour credits of study in studio art

A minimum of twelve (12) semester hour credits of study in psychology which must include developmental psychology and abnormal psychology. A course in psychopathology is recommended.

A research course that covers statistics and basic design methodology is a required pre-requisite.

Application for approval by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) will be submitted in accordance with AATA policies.