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Marylhurst University Art Therapy Counseling 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy 43) Marylhurst, OR 97036 US   Phone: 1-503-699-6268   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Art Therapy Counseling On Campus   Art therapy is about human health and recovery. At Marylhurst, art experiences are integrated with most of the core classes. Students use creative work to understand theories of art therapy, clients and therapeutic relationships. While this artistic focus may be different from the student’s prior experience, it does lead to the creation of authentic and aesthetically satisfying work. REGISTERED ART THERAPISTS Graduates of Marylhurst’s AATA-approved master's program may apply for the professional credential of registered art therapist (ATR) following completion of 1,000 hours of supervised post-master's art therapy experience. (Degree programs without AATA approval require additional hours.) STATE LICENSING The MA in Art Therapy Counseling Program meets the educational requirements of Oregon's state licensing board for professional counselors and therapists, the National Board for Certified Counselors and the American Art Therapy Association's credentialing board. Check with your own state regarding its licensing requirements for professional counselors. CAREER PATHS Graduates of the Marylhurst program are working in outpatient counseling clinics, schools and hospitals – both psychiatric and medical, day treatment and residential treatment programs. They serve as primary and adjunctive therapists. In most cases, they are part of a treatment team working collaboratively with other clinicians. The Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon. Graduates are eligible to become qualified mental health professionals (QMHP) in Oregon. They are also eligible to apply to become nationally board certified counselors.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree.  Pre-Requisite Courses 27 credits in art distributed among painting, drawing and sculpture. 18 credits in psychology: Four upper-division courses – Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Counseling, Human Development and Theories of Personality – and 6 credits of general psychology.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Supervised human services experience.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Applicants must also submit: - Miller Analogy Test results - Art portfolio - Writing sample - Relevant references A limited number of positions in the program become available each year. Applicants who meet the above prerequisites undergo an interview selection process.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 69  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 288  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $395  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10665  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic