Description

Creative Arts Therapy is an emerging and dynamic field in the mental health profession, in which the process of making art is used for psychotherapy, education, rehabilitation and personal growth. The University of Haifa is the only accredited academic institution in Israel to offer a graduate degree in this vital and growing field.

The Academic Program
The MA in Creative Arts Therapies is a year-long program, taught over three semesters. The program includes 4 days a week at the University and 1 day of supervised field training placements of education, welfare, or health. Upon completion of the program, students will earn a master's degree in Creative Arts Therapies with a specialization in Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Psychodrama.

General Admission Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete prerequisite courses in developmental and abnormal psychology, physiology, research methods, statistics and theoretical courses in the modality of choice before they can begin their studies.

Candidates for the master's degree must pass the GRE or complete supplementary bachelor's studies.

Arts-Based Requirements
Candidates must provide documented proof of experience in the relevant art form, including official training and hands-on training. "Hands-on" experience with the art form can include, for example: documented performances, recitals, acting or dancing shows, exhibitions, arts-based community work, etc. For the Art Therapy specialization, this may be in the form of an equivalent portfolio. Please refer to the Faculty web site for details.

Fees: See Faculty website for details. Financial aid and scholarships are available.

Highlights

The objectives of the School include:
- To expand research in the field of creative art therapies
- To develop new, innovative and unique methodological models and intervention techniques
- To enrich knowledge and expertise of practitioners
- To improve the professional status of art therapists
- To train the next generation of researchers and lecturers

The Graduate School of Creative Art Therapies is a pioneering academic program in the field of expressive therapies in Israel. The University of Haifa is the only accredited academic institution in Israel to offer a graduate degree in this vital and growing field. Rooted in the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, the Graduate School offers three innovative tracks of specialization: Visual art therapy, movement therapy, and drama and psychodrama therapy and a new specialization, Music Therapy.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Education
• Field-study
• Health Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Theater, Drama, Dance
• Visual Arts

Cost in US$:

10,000

Program Fees Include:

Tuition
Health Insurance

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network