At Concordia University in Montréal, Canada, Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 2 years
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The MA in Creative Arts Therapies, Art Therapy option, combines studio art training with clinical therapeutic practice. The program meets the education standards set by the Canadian Art Therapy Association and includes supervised clinical placements in hospitals, community centres, and schools. Students complete 60 credits over a nominal two years of full-time study. Admission requires a bachelor's degree with 24 credits in visual arts, including studio and art history, theory, or education courses, 24 credits in psychology covering introductory, developmental, and abnormal psychology, personality theories, and research methodology, plus an introductory art therapy course. Prior clinical, rehabilitative, or educational work experience is expected. Graduates receive a Master of Arts (MA) from Concordia University and are prepared for professional practice as art therapists. Instruction is delivered on Concordia's Sir George Williams (SGW) campus in Montreal, with Fall intake.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a bachelor's degree including 24 credits in visual arts (at least 18 in studio and 6 in art history, theory, or education), 24 credits in psychology (introductory, developmental, and abnormal psychology, personality theories, and research methodology), and an introductory art therapy course. An overall grade average of B or better is expected, along with prior clinical, rehabilitative, or educational work experience. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English.
