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Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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Wilfrid Laurier University offers Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma), a postgraduate diploma in Health Sciences programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Health Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: luther.wlu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy, offered through Luther Seminary at Wilfrid Laurier University, is intended for practicing professionals who want to integrate expressive arts modalities into existing clinical, spiritual, or educational practice. The programme consists of four courses covering an introduction to expressive arts therapies, art therapy, music therapy, and drama therapy, delivered part-time in a hybrid format combining in-person and online instruction over one year. Admission requires a graduate degree in social work, education, or counselling, with a minimum GPA of B. Applicants whose prior postsecondary instruction was not in English must submit evidence of English proficiency. The programme admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a graduate degree in social work, education, or counselling, with a minimum GPA of B. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of English proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Wilfrid Laurier University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1911
Students: 23,587
THE rank: #1201-1500
Programs: 143
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

Can Applied Expressive Arts and Psychotherapy (Graduate Diploma) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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