Montreal,
QC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (Course-based) in Montreal Canada | Concordia University
Concordia University
|
Montreal Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,133
(c. USD17,696.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies with an Art Therapy specialization enables you to merge artistic passion with clinical practice. Art therapy professionals explore how visual expression can facilitate psychological healing and emotional resolution beyond verbal communication's limitations. Students cultivate diverse therapeutic applications through hands-on client work under faculty supervision. Field placements span medical facilities, healthcare organizations, community programs, senior care centers, and educational institutions. This professional Art Therapy program aligns with the Canadian Art Therapy Association's accreditation requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entry into the program requires a bachelor’s/baccalaureate degree with courses in Visual Arts (24 credits, which must include 18 credits in Studio Arts, and 6 credits in Art History/Art Theory/Art Education, or approved equivalents); Psychology (24 credits, which must include courses in Introductory, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Strategies of Inquiry, or approved equivalents); and An Introduction to Art Therapy (3 credits). Since enrolment is limited, applicants are selected on the basis of a past academic record of no less than a B average, a 500-word letter of intent and three letters of recommendation. Applicants must submit a portfolio of up to 20 slides, clearly identified in their name. They may choose to present pictures of their work in an 8.5” x 11” plastic pocket or submit digital pictures on CD. Previous work experience in a clinical, rehabilitative or educational setting is expected. Direct experience with the therapeutic process is highly desirable.
Tuition
CAD
24,133