Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program, Professional and Graduate Programs, MAAT Information

1. MASTER OF ARTS
IN ART THERAPY
PROGRAM
ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MAAT Office Phone: 203-773-6998
Email: cobrien1@albertus.edu
Abbe Miller, Director
Email: amiller@albertus.edu

2. Art Therapy
 What It Is:
 A human service profession that blends
the disciplines of ART and PSYCHOLOGY
 Clients of varied populations use ART and
creative process IN therapy and AS
therapy.
 Communication with art uses the universal
language to promote connection and
healing relationships with self and others.
http://www.arttherapy.org/

3. Masters in Art Therapy
 Masters degree is required to work as a clinical art
therapist.
 AATA approved graduate programs
 60 credit program requirements to graduate meets all
educational requirements for licensure as a
professional counselor in the State of CT. and is
approved by the Education Program Approval Board
(EPAB) of AATA. Graduates are ready to sit for LPC
exams
 This strong course of study provides Art Therapy
Program graduates the opportunity to sit for the LPC
exam and qualify for licensing as a professional
counselor in CT.

4. The MAAT Program Is…
 A Journey
 Rigorous material, demanding self reflection
 Commitment to the journey and the process
 Academic rigors and Clinical training
 Special Topics mini-courses
 Vibrant faculty
 A Creative Community
 Excellence in research and teaching
Awards & Scholarships

5. History of MAAT Program
 The Master of Arts in Art Therapy (MAAT)
established at Albertus Magnus College
in 1997, conceptualized by Dr. Ragaa
Mazen
 Approved by AATA Educational Programs
Approval Board (EPAB) in 2003 and 2010
 Housed within the Psychology
Department
 Afternoon, evening and some weekend
courses

6. Art Therapy Faculty
Abbe Miller, MS,ATR-BC, LPC
Director/Associate Professor
Evie Lindemann, MAAT,ATR-BC, BCS, LMFT
Clinical Coordinator/Associate Professor
Lisa Furman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC
Associate Professor, Community Outreach Coordinator
 Artists, Published Authors and Presenters

7. Psychology Faculty
Ragaa Mazen, PhD, NCC
Adjunct Professor and Director of the
Master of Human Services Program
Stephen Joy, PhD
Chair Psychology Dept. and Professor
Hilda Speicher, PhD
Professor of Psychology and Coordinator
of the Psychology Accelerated Degree Program
In Professional & Graduate Studies
Loel Tronsky, PhD
Professor of Psychology and Education
Siobhan Evarts, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology

8. The MAAT Program at Albertus
Magnus College
 Structure:
 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
 Majority of courses are evening;
some are afternoon
 Classes meet 1x week per course
 Full Time (3-4 courses) or
Part Time (2 courses) status
 Financial aid available

9. The MAAT Program at Albertus
Magnus College
 Required courses and Electives
 Courses in Art Therapy and Psychology/Counseling
 Clinical component (Fieldwork and Internship)
 Research component (Capstone Research Thesis)
 Rigorous and Compelling
 Faculty Advisors- Art Therapists
 Thesis advisors- AT and Psychology faculty
 Small classes
 Community Outreach Program

10. Application Process
 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
OF APPLICATION:
 Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited
college or university
 2.8 GPA (minimum)
 18 credits in studio art (drawing, painting,
ceramics/sculpture)
 15 credits in psychology (developmental,
abnormal, statistics)
 Proficiency in English- TOEFL score
minimum of 94/120
 Admission is competitive – meeting these
requirements does not guarantee admission

11. Application Process
 All materials must be submitted
before a personal interview is
scheduled
 Completed application form
(on-line or print)
 $50 non-refundable application
fee
 Official transcripts from all
institutions of higher education
 Two Letters of recommendation
 Personal essay (minimum 2
pages)
 Art portfolio – (minimum 10
images of variety of media)

12. Acceptance
 Rolling Admissions- generally take a
class of 16-18/year
 Admit for Fall and Spring
 Up to 12 transfer credits
 Must match with MAAT course material-
graduate work
 50% acceptance rate
 Primarily women, wide range of ages and
experience
 Passion for using art to communicate and
in healing

13. The Field of Art Therapy
 Art Therapists are everywhere!
 American Art Therapy Association website :
 www.arttherapy.org
 Jobs and creativity
 Work settings & opportunities
 Pay scales - vary
 Licensure Eligible when you graduate: Post-
grad work can lead to ATR; LPC

14. Questions?
 E-mail:
 amiller@albertus.edu
 cobrien1@albertus.edu
 Phone:
 203-773-6998 MAAT Office
 203-773-8508 Financial Aid Office