Healing Through the Power of Art
Earn Your PhD in Art Therapy
As one of only two PhD Art Therapy Psychology programs in the country, 尤物视频's PhD Art Therapy program attracts a diverse student body from throughout the United States and overseas. Graduates are contributing to the local, national, and international development and recognition of the profession, and are leaders in advancing the theoretical, research, and clinical foundations of Art Therapy.
The Art Therapy Psychology program at 尤物视频 has been granted WSCUC approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Program Highlights
- A vibrant alumni network and close relationships with organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), and the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
- Small class sizes and individual faculty advising prepare students for successful careers.
- Advisory Council of Agency Supervisors for practicum training.
- Continuing education unit (CEU) training available.
The graduate Art Therapy Psychology programs offer robust education with a special emphasis on clinical practicum, art-based research, cultural humility, and international art therapy.
Gigi Gokcek, Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Education
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PhD in Art Therapy
Students may apply to enter the PhD in Art Therapy for the fall semester, every other year and should meet the following requirements:
- Master's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution is required to apply to the Art Therapy PhD program.
- Students need to have met all or most all of the academic requirements to become an ATR.
- Completion of 18 semester units in studio art (including drawing, painting and clay) and 12 units in psychology (general psychology, abnormal psychology, lifespan development, and personality psychology).
- Completed application for admission.
- Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S.
- Portfolio of original artwork to demonstrate competence with a range of art materials; 10-12 JPEG images are preferred.
- An autobiographical statement, generally, three to four pages.
- Application to apply courses to 尤物视频鈥檚 prerequisites.
- Documented minimum of one year of clinical experience in the field (two or more preferred).
- In-person or preliminary online interview.
- Published article or scholarly academic writing (the scholarly writing can include a masters thesis).
- Resume
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
| Application Deadlines | Tuition Rate Per Unit* | Units | Format and Length |
| Fall: June 1 Cohorts begin every other fall (2027, 2029, etc.). | $1,062 | 52 | In-person 36 months |
| For applicants requesting an appointment with the faculty, please contact Lisa Hinz at lisa.hinz@dominican.edu. | |||
*Tuition and fees are set by the 尤物视频 Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.
Scholarships
Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Below you will find some of the courses you would be taking as an Art Therapy student:
- Art as a Way of Knowing: I-V
- Philosophical Foundations
- Theoretical Approaches
- Art Therapy Practices: I-IV
- Practicum: I-VI
- Research: I-VII
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