New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Art Therapy in New York United States | New York University
New York University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
65,550
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Psychotherapy combines with visual arts to harness creativity for clinical evaluation and therapeutic interventions. We advance academic research and proven clinical methods, fostering cultural awareness with a focus on equity, while adapting to technological advancements. Our goal is to train skilled entry-level art therapists across knowledge, abilities, and behavioral learning areas. Students gain comprehensive clinical theory expertise, including psychodynamic principles. They become proficient in applying ethical guidelines to navigate complex professional scenarios. The program teaches art therapy techniques for varied populations while building cultural sensitivity aligned with contemporary global equity concerns. Learners cultivate dual identities as both art therapists and working artists, honing clinical insight, empathy, and perception that emerge through dedicated creative practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for admission to this program, you must have completed a minimum of 18 credits in studio art, 12 credits in psychology, and 30 credits in the behavioral or social sciences and/or liberal arts disciplines. You are expected to show proficiency in the basic area of the visual arts: figurative drawing, painting, and clay modeling. The required prerequisite psychology courses are: Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality (or Personality Development), and Child Psychology (or Developmental Psychology). Deficiencies in course credits may be made up either prior to admission or during the first semester that courses are available.
You must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor's degree before beginning your studies at NYU Steinhardt to be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
R'sum/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
GRE Optional
Writing Sample
TOEFL IBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0
You must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor's degree before beginning your studies at NYU Steinhardt to be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
R'sum/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
GRE Optional
Writing Sample
TOEFL IBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0
Tuition
USD
65,550