Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy – ATR Track (36-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 – ATR Track (36-credits)
The postgraduate certificate is for students interested in applying for art therapy credentials (ATR) and have a master’s degree in a mental health profession (counseling, psychology, social work, etc.). See Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) for education requirements including mental health courses and application.
Ideal if you want to:
- Enhance your knowledge of therapeutic artmaking
- Pursue professional credentials as a Registered Art Therapist(ATR)
- 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 in a mental health field (counseling, psychology, social work, etc) and 18-credits in studio arts.
What
You’ll Learn
Graduates in the Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy – ATR Track enhance their professional skills through personal growth and lifelong learning.
Creative and Clinical Skills
- Develop proficiency in visual language and apply these concepts and principles in therapeutic practice
- Gain real-world experience through supervised internships
Professional Development
- Enhance professional skills and career development
- Preparing students for art therapy (ATR) credentials
Critical Thinking & Growth
- Apply evidence-based practices and ethical decision-making
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development
Curriculum
The 36 credit hour postgraduate certificate in Art Therapy – ATR Track
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 509 Marriage and Family Therapy
ATC 513 Counseling Techniques
ATC 515 Social and Cultural Foundations
ATC 516 Lifestyle & Career Development
ATC 523 Theories into Practice
ATC 519 Supervised Internship I (350 hours)
ATC 520 Supervised Internship II (350 hours)
Careers
& Outcomes
Graduates demonstrate competence in:
- Ethical and legal practice
- Evidence-based decision making
- Professional leadership and growth
- Clinical assessment and care planning
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Admission Requirements for
Postgraduate Certificates
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
Ready to Advance
Your Career?
The online Postgraduate Certificate in Art Therapy – ATR Track 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.