Master of Arts - Art Therapy (Standard)

As the only Master of Arts in Art Therapy program in Northern California, Dominican University of California offers an intimate on-campus learning environment designed to prepare students for successful careers in art therapy while encouraging the artistic and therapeutic process. Dominican University of California's Art Therapy students learn through practical experience and hands-on training guided by credentialed art therapist faculty. The MA in Art Therapy programs are approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). The Art Therapy Program at Dominican has been granted WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Master of Art in Art Therapy students will demonstrate:

• Professional development and clinical suitability.
• Ability to effectively apply marriage and family therapy and Professional Counselor and Art Therapy Interventions.
• Understanding of a) claims and evidence and b) methods of implementation of interventions related to Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Art Therapy.
• Understanding and ability to implement ethical and legal guidelines in treatment as well as scholarly work.
• Ability to understand, integrate, and communicate research data related to Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Art Therapy.