Art Therapy and Counseling Program
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolProgram Overview
The Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School is a Master programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art Therapy and Counseling Program programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,546 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,196 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art Therapy and Counseling Program programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods II
- Group Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Processes & Materials of Art Psychotherapy I
- Theories of Human Psychological Development
- Case Presentation Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Both personal\ncharacteristics and academic qualifications of applicants are evaluated to\ninsure that students are capable of developing professional competence as art\ntherapists. Our? Admissions\nGuide booklet details these requirements for application to\nthe Graduate Art Therapy and Counseling Program. This guide contains\nspecific information about the admissions requirements, process and timeline\nfor the program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,546 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,196 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,546 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,196 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Virginia Medical School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Eastern Virginia Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, United States
Eastern Virginia Medical School(EVMS), part of theMacon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, commonly known asVirginia Health Sciences, is apublicmedical...
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
