Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy (18 credits)
This postgraduate certificate is for students with a mental health graduate degree who are interested in enhancing their careers with an art therapy credential.
Postgraduate Certificate in
Art Therapy (18 credits)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy is for students with a graduate degree (fine arts, education, etc.) interested in enhancing their knowledge about the use of art to facilitate self-reflection, promote healing, and improve health and wellness. It does NOT provide qualifications as an art therapist. Art Therapy is a regulated mental health field that requires specific education and supervised internships (see https://www.atcb.org/) for details.
Ideal if you want to:
- Enhance your knowledge of therapeutic artmaking
- Courses offered through the graduate Art Therapy and Counseling program
- Designed for working professionals, 100% virtual classes
Who is
This Program For
Working Professionals
Those who need a flexible, fully online format that fits full-time work schedules.
Career Changers
Individuals seeking to pivot into a therapeutic role.
Future Leaders
Preparation for roles as community leaders, advocates, educators, and/or skilled clinicians.
Diverse Backgrounds
Program cohorts come from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and work experience.
Prerequisites: A graduate degree and 18 credits in studio arts is required for this graduate program.
What
You’ll Learn
Graduates in the Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy enhance their professional skills through personal growth and lifelong learning.
Creative Skills
- Engage in personal growth through creative self-expression
Professional Development
- Enhance professional skills and career development
Critical Thinking & Growth
- Apply evidence-based practices and ethical decision-making
Curriculum
Courses include:
ATC 501 History and Development of Art Therapy
ATC 502 Materials and Techniques of Art Therapy Practice
ATC 504 Group Dynamics
ATC 506 Assessments in Art Therapy
ATC 507 Professional Orientation, Ethical, and Legal Issues
ATC 515 Social and Cultural Foundations
Admission
Requirements
- Completed admissions application
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university, with a 3.0 GPA
- 18 credits in studio art with at least a B in each
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Personal Statement
- Art portfolio
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Careers
& Outcomes
Graduates demonstrate competence in:
- Ethical and legal practice
- Evidence-based decision making
- Professional leadership and growth
Ready to Advance
Your Career?
The online Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy at West Liberty University fosters the development of competent, ethical professionals who think critically, utilize evidence-based practices, engage in creative problem-solving, and deliver quality services to diverse populations in a variety of settings.