Marywood’s Art Therapy program has been an awesome experience to be apart of so far! I chose this program because it’s ranked one of the best in the country. I ...
The Art Therapy curriculum is designed to meet the needs of those who are interested in a vocation that includes both a commitment to art-making and a commitment to serving others. Students are introduced to the human service profession of art therapy on a pre-professional level. While master's level art therapy training is focused on readiness for professional practice, undergraduate art therapy training differs by assisting the student in developing a strong base of necessary studio skills and knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences.
A rewarding career to embark on, the employment outlook for art therapist is expected to grow as fast as or faster than the average. Additionally, art therapy students complete an internship under supervision of an art therapy professional. This experience serves as important exposure to the actual nature of the art therapy process.
Commitment to art-making and serving others
Emphasizes the healing and therapeutic qualities of art
Internships features a variety of settings, including mental health organizations, schools, skilled/nursing centers, community agencies
Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
The programs are designed to help students attain full development as creative persons through the integration of art studies with the total concept of a liberal arts education. It is through the creative, aesthetic dimension of human intelligence that greatness in culture is born. See all the showcased student work in the program.
Marywood’s Art Therapy program offers students hands-on experience with innovative tools such as the Sandtray Room, which is a therapeutic approach where clients express their inner world and experiences by creating scenes using miniature figures and sand.
Marywood’s Art Therapy program has been an awesome experience to be apart of so far! I chose this program because it’s ranked one of the best in the country. I ...
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ÌÇÐÄapp hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
ÌÇÐÄapp is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art Therapy is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and American Art Therapy Association.
Also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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