Program Overview
The Art Therapy Practice at Florida State University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Practice 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art Therapy Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories of Art Therapy
- Research Survey
- Introduction to Counseling
- Special Populations
- Curriculum & Programming
- Art Therapy Assessment
- Art Therapy & Group Counseling
- Interpreting & Using Symbols
- Advanced Art Therapy
- Multicultural Issues in Art Therapy
- Ethics & Professional Issues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum of 3.0 grade point average
- Earn a minimum percentile ranking of 55% on the Verbal and 25% on the Quantitative portions of the GRE
- TOEFL for international students, minimum scores: 80 internet/213 computer
- Two official transcripts from each institution or university attended
- The applicant must be in good standing in the institution of higher education
- All applicants should have an undergraduate major related to art, art education, arts administration or have thirty credited hours of art and/or art history course work. Deficiencies may be made up after acceptance into the program
- 3 letters of recommendation
- A 1,000 word biography that addresses career goals, interest in the field, professional or academic background and rational for applying to the program
- Academic writing sample
- A Portfolio (CD or Flash Drive \xc2\x96 this is not required for Arts Administration) mailed to:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida State University 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 Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months