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Master of Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling

Long Island University

  • Brooklyn, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Long Island University campus

About the program

A master's in art therapy and counselling that requires an art portfolio.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling Specialist
  • Clinical Art Therapy and Counseling Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Required art therapy courses include theories in art therapy and counselling
  • Studio drawing
  • Painting and sculpture for the art therapist
  • Multicultural issues
  • History and philosophy of art therapy
  • Clinical methods in group work
  • And supervised practica.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Resume
  • GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it
  • Some programmes require interviews or extra documents
  • Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution before the programme starts, Transcripts from all colleges attended, Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Resume or CV, GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it, Some programmes require interviews or other documents, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Resume or CV
  • Standardized Test Results (if required by program).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
  2. 1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload the bachelor degree transcripts
  3. English proof or waiver
  4. Two recommendation letters
  5. A resume and GRE/GMAT where required. Interview or extra documents if the programme asks. Pay the International Tuition Deposit (200 USD. 500 USD for some programmes. 1
  6. 500 USD for Physician Assistant) to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,401 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLIU Post
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Professions and Nursing
DepartmentClinical Art Therapy and Counseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36,90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.