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Expressive Arts Therapy resources (multi-modal)

Expressive Arts Therapies
     Doctorate Degree (PhD)
     Masters of Arts (MA)
     Bachelor of Arts (BA)
     Certificate Programs
     Institutes

Creative Arts Resources (single mode)

Creative Arts Therapies
     Masters of Arts (MA)
     Bachelor of Arts (BA)

International Resources by location (single and multi-modal)

Asia
Europe
Middle East
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

Programs in Expressive Arts Therapies

PhD in Expressive Arts Therapy

Accredited

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, CA
PhD in transpersonal psychology, specializing in expressive arts
Patricia Sohl, MD, MPH, 650-493-4436 ext 216
PSohl@itpinfo or info@itp.edu
www.itp.edu/academics/spotlight/creative-expression.php

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
PhD in Expressive Therapies
Karen Estrella, MT-BC, ATR
estrella@lesley.edu
www.lesley.edu/faculty/estrella/hompg.html
or
Gilda Resmini-Walsh, 800-999-1959 ext 8444
gresmini@lesley.edu
www.lesley.edu/phd_exth.html

State Approved

San Diego University for Integrative Studies
San Diego, CA
PhD in Psychology with a Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy
admissions@sduis.edu
www.sduis.edu/programs/expressive_arts.html

Other

European Graduate School
Wallis, Switzerland
PhD in Expressive Arts for Therapy, Consulting & Education
Paolo Knill (Faculty), Provost of EGS
or
Margo N. Fuchs-Knill (Faculty, Dean of Masters Program)
+41 (0)27 474 99 17
info@egsunversity.ch
www.egsuniversity.ch

Note: Not accredited in US, but affiliated with the California Institute of Integral Studies (admissions@ciis.edu) and with Appalachian State University (Keith M. Davis at daviskm@appstate.edu). In Europe, affiliated with Hochschule fur Musik und Theater in Hamburg, Germany(Gabriele Bastians at gabriele.bastians@hfmt.hamburg.de)

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Master’s Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy

Accredited

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
MA in Community Counseling with a Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy
Keith M. Davis, Community Counseling, 828-262-6915
daviskm@appstate.edu
www.hpc.appstate.edu/Programs.htm
or
Sally Atkins, Faculty in Expressive Arts Therapy, 828-262-6047
atkinsss@appstate.edu
www.ced.appstate.edu/departments/hpc/programs/expressive_arts.htm

California Institute for Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
MA in Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy
Victoria Richie, EAT Program Coordinator, 415-575-6223
vritchie@ciis.edu or admissions@ciis.edu
www.ciis.edu/academics/exa.html

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, CA
MA in Transpersonal Psychology with a Specialization in Expressive Arts
Patricia Sohl, MD, MPH, 650-493-4430 ext 216
Psohl@itpinfo or itpinfo@itp.edu
www.itp.edu/academics/spotlight/creative-expression.php
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology Distance Learning Program
MA in Transpersonal Psychology, Specialization in Creative Arts and Innovation (Global Program)
This program is designed to help students bring creativity and innovation into their professional lives in a variety of areas.
650-493-4430, srueben@itp.edu
www.itp.edu/academics/globalma/index.php

John F Kennedy Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Pleasant Hill, CA
MA in Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy (15 units,
two expressive arts therapy field placements required)
Program Information Office
proginfo@jfku.edu
or
Gail Kingsley-Dame. MA, LMFT, 925-969-3520
gkingsley-dame@jfku.edu
www.jfku.edu

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
MA in Expressive Therapies and Mental Health Counseling (60 credits) with Art Therapy,
Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, Expressive Therapies specializations
MA in Expressive Therapies – non-licensable (48 credit)
On-Campus Admissions, 877-453-7539
info@mail.lesley.edu
www.lesley.edu/gsass/56etp.html
For more information email Karen Estrella, MT-BC, ATR at estrella@lesley.edu
www.lesley.edu/faculty/estrella/hompg.html

Ottawa University
Phoenix and Mesa, AZ
MA in Professional Counseling with a Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy
Dr. Barbara Bagan, Coordinator of Expressive Arts Therapy Program, 602-371-1188,
800-235-9586
barbara.bagan@ottawa.edu
www.ottawa.edu/index.php?mod=content&pr=view&cx=631

Prescott College
Prescott and Tucson, AZ
MA in Counseling and Psychology with a Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy
Cappi Lang Comba PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, Chair, Expressive Art Therapies Program,
877-350-2100 (Prescott), 888-797-4680 (Tucson)
cappi@northlink.com
www.prescott.edu/academics/map/areas.html

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
MA in Holistic Counseling with a Concentration in the Professional  Applications of the Expressive and Creative Arts - intermodal use of the expressive arts in psychotherapy
401-341-2153 
graduate_studies@salve.edu
http://www.salve.edu/graduatestudies/programs/hc/

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Non-accredited, state approved

San Diego University for Integrative Studies
San Diego, CA
MA in Expressive Arts Therapy
619-297-1999
admissions@sduis.edu
www.sduis.edu

Other

European Graduate School
Wallis, Switzerland
MA in Expressive Arts Therapy with a Minor in Psychology
MA in Expressive Arts, Consulting and Coaching with a Minor in Psychology
Master of Advanced Professional Studies in Expressive Arts and Social Change
Master’s Degrees in related fields with specializations in Expressive Arts Therapy
Margo N. Fuchs-Knill, Faculty, Dean of Masters Program
Paolo Knill, Faculty, Provost of EGS, +41 (0)27 474 99 17
info@egsuniversity.ch
www.egsuniversity.ch

Note: Non-accredited in US, but affiliated with California Institute of Integral Studies
(David Townes at admissions@ciis.edu) and with Appalachian State University (Keith M. Davis at daviskm@appstate.edu) In Europe, affiliated with Hochschule fur Musik und Theater,
Hamburg, Germany (Gabriele Bastians at gabriele.bastians@hfmt.hamburg.de)

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Bachelor Degree Programs

Accredited

Empire State College, State University of New York
Long Island Center, NY
BPS: Bachelor of Professional Studies, Areas of study: Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration:
Arts and Human Development - An inter-modal approach to the arts therapies based on the
interrelationship of the arts and theories of creativity and imagination
Phil deCarolis, PhD, 800-847-3000
Phil.deCarolis@esc.edu
www.esc.edu/esconline/online2.nsf/html/undergraduatestudy.html

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
BA in Expressive Therapies
On-Campus Admissions, 617-349-8433
info@esley.edu
wwwlesley.edu/lc/expressivetherapies.html
For more information contact Karen Estrella, MT-BC, ATR
estrella@lesley.edu

Certificate Programs

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy (requires BA and MA from an accredited mental
health or arts therapy program)
Keith M. Davis, Program Coordinator, Community Counseling, 828-262-6915
daviskm@appstate.edu
www.hpc.appstate.edu/Programs.htm
www.graduate.appstate.edu/gradstudies/prospective/certificate.php

European Graduate School
Wallis, Switzerland
CAGS as an Expressive Arts Trainer
Paolo Knill, Faculty, Provost of EGS, +41 (0)27 474 99 17
info@egsuniversity.ch
www.egsuniversity.ch

Note: Non-accredited in US, but affiliated with California Institute of Integral Studies (admissions@ciis.edu) and with Appalachian State University (Keith M. Davis at daviskm@appstate.edu) In Europe, affiliated with Hochschule fur Musik und Theater, Hamburg, Germany (Gabriele Bastians at gabriele.bastians@hfmt.hamburg.de)

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Mitchell Kossak, 877-453-7539, 617-349-8167
mkossak@lesley.edu or info@lesley.edu
CAGS in Expressive Therapy (36 credits):
www.lesley.edu/gsass/exp_cags.html
Certificate of Expressive Therapy for Mental Health Professionals (12 credits):
www.lesley.edu/gsass/exp_certificate.html

San Diego University for Integrative Studies
San Diego, CA
Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy
Christina Versari, PhD, 619-297-1999
admissions@sduis.edu
www.sduis.edu/

Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
San Francisco, CA
Certificate in Expressive Arts for Healing and Social Change (two year training program in expressive arts based on person-centered philosophy)
Annie McGeady, Director of Admissions, 800-825-4480 ext 6196, 415-394-6196, 415-433-9271 (fax)
amcgeady@saybrook.edu
www.saybrook.edu/academics/certificates.asp

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Institute Training Programs

North America and South America

PCETI Argentina,
Argentina
Person-centered program (approximately 3 to 4 years)
Graciela Bottini, 011-4816-3770
pcetiargentina@gmail.com
www.pcetiargentina.com.ar

Centre for Expressive Therapy
Hornby Island, British Columbia
Intensive Seminars, consultation, personal and professional development in Expressive Therapies (length of trainings varies)
Marie Jose Dhaese, PhD, ATR, RPT-S, CET,BCACC, (RCC), 250-248-1290
mariejose@telus.net
www.centreforexpressivetherapy.com

Expressive Arts Training Institute
Newport Beach, CA (1986-2006)
One-year Expressive Arts Therapy training program (12 weekend training retreats) at selected locations in U.S. and internationally. Also supervision, therapy, advanced training and weekend workshops
Jane Goldberg, PhD, LMFT, REAT, Trainer, Educator, Psychotherapist, 949-760-0115
Jane@ExpressiveArtsTraining.com
www.expressiveartstraining.com

Expressive Arts Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Professional Expressive Arts Certificate (12 month training program), continuation units also available
Masters Degree coursework in affiliation with the European Graduate School (EGS) (27 months)
Judith Greer Essex, REAT, MFT, ADTR, 619-239-1713
judith@arts4change.com
www.arts4change.com

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, CA (Global)
Certificate in Creative Expression, MA and PhD, Specialization in Expressive Arts (length of programs varies)
Pat Sohl, MD, MPH
Psohl@itp.edu or itpinfo@itp.edu
www.itp.edu/academics/global.php

ISIS BC
Langara College of Continuing Studies
Vancouver, British Columbia
Sandra Schloegl, 604-323-5263

ISIS (International School for Interdisciplinary Studies)
Toronto, Ontario
One- and three-year training programme in Expressive Arts Therapy
Rowesa Gordon, MA, CAGS  and Stephen K. Levine, PhD,Ds Sc, Directors
Pamela Rosales, Administrative Director, 416-539-9728  
admin@isis-canada.org
www.isis-canada.org

New York Expressive Arts
One year training program in expressive arts
ISIS affiliate Expressive Arts Professional Training Programs,
Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy, coaching, consulting
Denie Whalen, MA, Registered OT, Program Director, 518-434-2412
denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com
www.newyorkexpressivearts.com

Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy
Calgary, Alberta
Post-Masters diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy (approximately 16 months)
Carmen Richardson, 403-245-5553 ext 15
Carmenr@telusplanet.net
www.pieat.ca

Sky Mountain Institute
Escondido, CA
Training in expressive arts (April to July), MFT and RPT intern and supervision hours
Lali Mitchell, MA, MFT, PhD, Program Director, 760-724-7692
achanley@sbcglobal.net
www.skymountain.org

TAE Peru
Lima, Peru
Raymundo Morales de La Torre 325, San Isidro
Judith Alalu and Jose Miguel Calderon, Directors, + 511-98278675
www.taeperu.org

Tamalpa Institute
Kentfield, CA
Training in Movement-Based Healing Arts (length of program varies)
Daria Halprin, MA, REAT, Director
Taira Restar, Assistant Director, 415-457-8555
info@tamalpa.org
www.tamalpa.org

The Imaginal Trackers Institute
Calgary, Alberta and Santa Fe, NM
Training in Expressive Arts, eight five-day intensive courses with emphasis in visual arts and ecology
Straja Linder King, MA, ATR, Program Developer, 403-284-5392 (Canada)
strajalk@shaw.com
Madeline Rugh, PhD, ATR, Program Developer, 405-329-6846 (US)
emrugh@flash.net
www.Imaginaltrackers.com

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Programs in Creative Arts Therapies

These programs may be defined by education in a variety of single modalities, such as art therapy
or music, but are not necessarily muti-modal or expressive arts.

Master’s Degrees in Creative Arts Therapy

Accredited

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
MA Creative Arts in Therapy with specializations in Art, Dance/Movement, Music
Sharon Goodill, Program Director, 215-762-6926
Admissions information: catxadmissions@drexel.edu
www.drexel.edu/cnhp/creativearts/progs_study.asp

Naropa University
Boulder, CO
MA in Somatic Psychology with a concentration in Dance/Movement Therapy
Leah D’Abate, MA, DTR, Academic Advisor, Admissions Coordinator
leahd@naropa.edu
www.naropa.edu/academics/graduate/psychology/somatic/dance.cfm
MA in Transpersonal Psychology with a concentration in Art Therapy
Michael Franklin, ATR-BC, AT Coordinator, 303-546-3545
michaelf@naropa.edu
www.naropa.edu/academics/graduate/psychology/tcp/arttherapy/index.cfm

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
MPS in Art Therapy and Creativity Development
MS in Dance/Movement Therapy
Laurel Thompson, MPS, ADTR, ATR-BC, CAT Chairperson
lthompso@pratt.edu
www.pratt.edu
Spring/Summer Intensive option
Josie Abbenanate, MA, ATR-BC, LPAT, Spring/Summer Intensive Coordinator, 718-636-3600
josieamover@yahoo.com
www.pratt.edu/ad/ather/intensive/right.htm

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Bachelor Degree Programs

Accredited

Endicott College
Beverly, MA
BFA in Creative Arts Therapy
Mark Towner, Associate Professor of Fine Art, School of Art and Design, 978-232-2166,
978-232-2231 (fax)
mtowner@endicott.edu
www.endicott.edu/servlet/RetrievePage?site=endicott&page=ArtDesignFineArts
SubCreatArtTher

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY
BA in Creative Arts in Therapy with Concentrations in Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Art
Leigh Davies, ATR-BC, Coordinator, 518-244-2000, 888-VERY-SAGE
daviel@sage.edu
www.sage.edu/departments/capa/cat_ba.html

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International Resources by Location

Asia

Japan

Expressive Arts Therapy Institute (Hyogen-art Therapy Institute)
Tokyo
03-5971-2703
exa@hyogen-art.com
www.hyogen-art.com

Europe

Denmark

ISIS Denmark
(in Danish)
Kirke Hyllinge, ISIS Denmark Director
Majken Jacoby, PhD
majken.jacoby@art-of-coaching.net
www.isis-canada.org (click ISIS Canada> International Training Centres> ISIS Europe)

Finland

Expressive Arts Institute, INARTES
Helsinki (in Finnish)
Rastilan Kartano, +358(0)40 770 42 99
inartes@inartes.fi
Karavaanikatu 4, 00980 Helsinki, Finland
www.inartes.fi

Germany

Insitut für Kunst und Therapie
München, Germany
c/o Prof. Dr. Gertraud Schottenloher
Ambacherstr. 6
81476 München
www.ikt-muenchen.de

Langen Institut
c/o Präha Gruppe
Rathausstrasse 20-22
D-50169 Kerpen
+49 22 73 9 3250
www.langen-institut.de

Langen Institut
Monheim
Dance/Expressive Art Therapy Training Program (3 years full-time, 4-5 years part-time)
Dance Alive Specialist Training (8 months full-time, 2 years part-time)
Martina Ostermann
martina.osterman@langen-institut.de or info@langen-institut.de
www.langen-institut.de

Spain

Metafora
Barcelona
MA in Art Therapy, Art Therapy training courses, Art Therapy Clinic
arte@metafora.org (in English, Spanish, or Catalan)
www.metafora.org (links to English or Spanish pages)

Sweden

Expressive Arts, Svenska Institutet for Uttryckande Konstterapi
Stockholm (in Swedish)
info@expressivearts.se
www.expressivearts.se

Switzerland

Institut ISIS, Switzerland
Zurich (in Swiss)
Forchstrasse 106
CH-8032 Zürich
+41(0)44 382 33 09
egis-isis@access.ch
www.egis.ch/isis/index.html

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Middle East

ISIS Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel
Yaacov Naor, +972 3 6996369 or +972 3 6996343
www.isis.co.il

Lesley University Extension Program
Israel
MA in Expressive Therapies, MA Creative Arts in Learning
L Mitchell Kossack (Cambridge, MA)
mkossack@mail.lesley.edu
Sam Schwartz (Israel), (011.972) 9.865.6501/2
www.lesley.edu/gsass/israel.html

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United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland

Queen’s University
Belfast
MSc in Art Therapy
Caryl Sibbett, Administrator, +44 (0)28 9097 5929, +44(0)28 9097 5951
email@qub.ac.uk
www.geocities.com/carylsibbett/home.html
www.qub.ac.uk/edu/learning_and_teaching

Republic of Ireland

Cork Institute of Technology
Cork
Cork School of Music, Crawford School of Art and Design
021-4326100, 021-454-5343 (fax) www.cit.ie/Schools.cfm/type/page/section/details/id/13/type/Page/action
/page/aID/191/CatName/ Schools_&_Departments.html

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
MA in Music Therapy
Dr. Jane Edwards, Course Director, 353-61-213122
jane.edwards@ul.ie
www.graduatestudies.ul.ie/prospectus/main/Postgraduate/pages/col_iwmc
_MA_music_therapy.shtml

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