MASTER OF ARTS IN ART THERAPY PROGRAMALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGESCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MAAT Office Phone: 203-773-6998 Email: amangassarian@albertus.edu

Abbe Miller, Director Email: amiller@albertus.edu

Art Therapy What It Is:

A human service profession that blends the disciplines of ART and PSYCHOLOGY

Clients of varied populations use ART and creative process IN therapy and AS therapy.

Communication with art uses the universal language to promote connection and healing relationships with self and others.

http://www.arttherapy.org/

Masters in Art Therapy Masters degree is required to work as a clinical

art therapist. AATA approved graduate programs 60 credit program meets/exceeds standards of

CACREP (Counseling) Graduates are ready to sit for LPC exams

The MAAT Program Is… A Journey Rigorous material, demanding self reflection Commitment to the journey and the process Academic rigors and Clinical training Special Topics mini-courses Vibrant faculty A Creative Community Excellence in research and teaching

Awards & Scholarships

History of MAAT Program The Master of Arts in Art Therapy

(MAAT) established at Albertus Magnus College in 1997, conceptualized by Dr. Ragaa Mazen

Approved by AATA Educational Programs Approval Board (EPAB) in 2003 and 2010

Housed within the Psychology Department

Afternoon, evening and some weekend courses

Art Therapy Faculty

Abbe Miller, MS,ATR-BC, LPC Director/Associate Professor

Evie Lindemann, MAAT,ATR-BC, BCS, LMFT Clinical Coordinator/Associate Professor

Lisa Furman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC Associate Professor, Community Outreach Coordinator

Artists, Published Authors and Presenters

Psychology FacultyRagaa Mazen, PhD, NCC

Adjunct Professor and Director of the Master of Human Services Program

Stephen Joy, PhD Chair Psychology Dept. and Professor

Hilda Speicher, PhD Professor of Psychology and Coordinator

of the Psychology Accelerated Degree Program In Professional & Graduate Studies

Loel Tronsky, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology and Education

Siobhan Evarts, PhDAssistant Professor of Psychology

The MAAT Program at Albertus Magnus College

Structure: 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer) Majority of courses are evening; some are afternoon Classes meet 1x week per course Full Time (3-4 courses) or Part Time (2 courses) status Financial aid available

The MAAT Program at Albertus Magnus College

Required courses and Electives Courses in Art Therapy and

Psychology/Counseling Clinical component (Fieldwork and Internship) Research component (Capstone Research Thesis)

Rigorous and Compelling Faculty Advisors- Art Therapists Thesis advisors- AT and Psychology faculty Small classes Community Outreach Program

Application Process REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

OF APPLICATION: Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited

college or university 2.8 GPA (minimum) 18 credits in studio art (drawing,

painting, ceramics/sculpture) 15 credits in psychology

(developmental, abnormal, statistics) Proficiency in English- TOEFL score

minimum of 94/120 Admission is competitive – meeting

these requirements does not guarantee admission

Application Process All materials must be

submitted before a personal interview is scheduled Completed application form

(on-line or print) $50 non-refundable

application fee Official transcripts from all

institutions of higher education

Two Letters of recommendation

Personal essay (minimum 2 pages)

Art portfolio – (minimum 10 images of variety of media)

Acceptance Rolling Admissions- generally take

a class of 16-18/year Admit for Fall and Spring Up to 12 transfer credits

Must match with MAAT course material- graduate work

50% acceptance rate Primarily women, wide range of ages

and experience Passion for using art to communicate

and in healing

The Field of Art Therapy Art Therapists are everywhere! American Art Therapy Association

website : www.arttherapy.org

Jobs and creativity Work settings & opportunities Pay scales - vary

Licensure Eligible when you graduate: Post-grad work can lead to ATR; LPC

Questions? E-mail:

amiller@albertus.edu amangassarian@albertus.edu

Phone:

203-773-6998 MAAT Office 203-773-8508 Financial Aid Office