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Adler School Of Professional Psychology Adler School Of Professional Psychology Art Therapy 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60601-7298 US   Phone: 1-312-201-5900, ext. Fax: 1-312-201-5917   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy; On Campus   The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy program combines education and clinical training in art therapy, core counseling education and training, and the theories of Alfred Adler. The program is approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). The MA in Art Therapy requires 61 credit hours of courses, including 700 hours of clinical practicum experience under at least partial supervision of a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). This program provides students with academic and pre-degree clinical experiences required to apply for registration as an art therapist as well as sit for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) examination in the state of Illinois. Art therapist work in a wide variety of clinical and educational settings, including hospitals, schools, wellness centers, children’s agencies, correctional facilities, and geriatric settings. The role of an art therapist is to guide the client to self-understanding, but not to pretend to interpret a client’s images. To be successful, art therapists need to be trained as artists, committed to helping people, and knowledgeable in psychology and human development. Art therapists must have a deep respect for the integrity of the individual as well as a strong conviction about the healing dimension of the creative process. The Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent school of psychology in the US. Founded in 1952, the school continues the work of Alfred Adler, the first community psychologist. Adler School pursues social responsibility through service to communities, as well as service to diverse and marginalized populations. The school includes a home campus in the Chicago Loop and a growing campus in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The school offers a doctoral program in clinical psychology and several masters programs.     Accreditation Information: Adler School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools located at 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. (312)263-0456  # Of Credits Required: 61  Time To Degree: 2 years    Previous Degrees Applicants to this program must have at least a baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Applicants shou have the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better. These courses should include general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, theories of personality, research methods and a course in lifespan development or child and adolescent development, as well as 18 semester credit hours in studio art or an undergraduate degree in art or art instruction.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 850.00  Tuition: 850  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 352  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 132  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $690  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20700  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website