Department of Counseling & Behavioral Health
Advanced Studies in Art Therapy Certificate
The Professional Certificate of Advanced Studies in Art Therapy gives clinicians the skills and knowledge they need to competently, confidently, and ethically incorporate art therapy into their practice. Students will study the history and tenets of art therapy, learn how to use art therapy assessments, studio art techniques and engage an art therapy group process. The Professional Certificate consists of thirty credits and a clinical internship, and is designed for professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in counseling or a related mental health discipline. The Professional Certificate prepares graduates to become a Registered Art Therapist (ATR).
Program Length
1-2 years
Program Format
On-site – East Falls Campus
Prerequisites
Masters Degree
DEADLINE
Rolling Admission
Choose between our certificate program to gain and incorporate art therapy skills into practice, or our professional certificate program and internship supervision for credentilaing as a board certified Art Therapist.
Contact Us
Community and Trauma Counseling
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
Phone: 215-951-2943
Fax: 215-951-2907
Email: GradAdm@PhilaU.edu