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PhD of Art Therapy

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, United States
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy at Lewis University focused on art therapy foundations.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Art Therapy. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
Design and media.

Career outcomes

Designer
Creative Producer
Content Creator
Communications Officer
Creative Project Coordinator

Curriculum

Pre-professional degree combining studio art (2-D and 3-D design
Digital photography
Art history) with psychology (abnormal psychology
Lifespan development
Psychotherapeutic techniques)
Introduction to art therapy
Research methods and a senior project and seminar.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master's degree in art therapy or a related field with credential evaluation for foreign degrees
Interview
English proof as on the international admissions page.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in art therapy or related field with credential evaluation for foreign degrees (programme-specific requirements not read; see programme page)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Art Therapy admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,067 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Rafael Campus
Faculty or school	School of Liberal Arts and Education
Department	Art Therapy Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	52
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.