Studying Expressive Arts Therapy at Ottawa University, you can take an arts-based approach to counseling and psychotherapy that integrates various expressive disciplines to assist individuals in self-expression and self-discovery. Expressive arts therapy for children and adults has been effective when traditional counseling may not reach certain individuals.
Designed for practicing professionals who wish to become a licensed professional counselor, our expressive arts therapy courses will teach you how to use artistic experiences to aid health, healing, human growth and development with a wide variety of populations and ages. A background in the arts is an entry requirement for this program.
Expressive therapy skills in visual arts, movement, drama, music and writing can be powerful tools when used to foster deep personal and community development.
Ottawa University offers Expressive Arts Therapy as a concentration within the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC), or as a certificate of advanced graduate studies, designed to help you pursue the art therapy career you want. Upon completion, you may seek jobs that require art therapy certifications, such as:
- Art therapist
- Psychotherapist
- Social worker
- Counselor
- And more
For more information on our CAGS in Expressive Arts Therapy or any of Ottawa University's certificate programs, contact us today.
Requirements for art therapy certifications/licenses vary state to state. Students are responsible for checking the requirements for their respective states.