University of Haifa International Art Therapy MA Program

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University of Haifa International Art Therapy MA Program A full-time, two-year program, including 600 hours of field training, Taught in English, Art therapists are trained in both art and therapy.

The University of Haifa’s international master’s degree in Art Therapy is a full-time, two-year program designed to prepare professionals to practice in this new and growing field of therapy. The program takes place over three consecutive semesters, from October until September at the University of Haifa, then the second year students will complete a practicum in their home country. The program is taught in English, in a warm and welcoming learning environment; an exciting multicultural experience on an ethnically and religiously diverse campus. During the fall, spring, and summer semesters, students complete their academic coursework at the University of Haifa and receive supervision for their field training. Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, which include a cumulative final exam and field training hours, students will be awarded a master of arts in Creative Arts Therapies with a specialization in Art Therapy. Art therapy is a dynamic field in the mental health profession that uses art media, such as paint, chalk, crayons and sculpture as its primary mode of communication. Art therapy is used with people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and it is especially valuable with clients who have difficulties expressing themselves verbally. Art therapists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, educational institutions, community mental health facilities, prisons, hospices, day-care centers and private practices. Art therapy is a dynamic field in the mental health profession that uses art media, such as paint, chalk, crayons and sculpture, as its primary mode of communication. They use their knowledge about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, and artistic creation to provide treatment and assessment to clients as well as to research topics within the healthcare field.

14/03/2017

Dear All, I regret to inform you that the International Art Therapy MA will not be opening for the 2017-2018 academic year. We wish you much success in your future endeavors! - The international program staff

By Meghna Girish, a student of MA program in Art Therapy, 2016-2017 Cohort. My name is Meghna Girish and I am from India...
27/12/2016

By Meghna Girish, a student of MA program in Art Therapy, 2016-2017 Cohort. My name is Meghna Girish and I am from India, the country known for its unity in diversity. I’ve spent all my life in Ind… Source: Student Spotlight: Meghna Girish

https://uhaifacatinternational.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/student-spotlight-meghna-girish

By Meghna Girish, a student of MA program in Art Therapy, 2016-2017 Cohort. My name is Meghna Girish and I am from India, the country known for its unity in diversity. I’ve spent all my life in Ind…

Way to go Venus Lee, class of 2014! We're so proud of your accomplishment!
22/11/2016

Way to go Venus Lee, class of 2014! We're so proud of your accomplishment!

A pilot study explored the effectiveness of art therapy in improving the self-motivation and emotional and behavioral adjustment of children with special educational needs in Hong Kong. Six children aged between 6 and 10 participated in an art therapy group for 14 weekly sessions. Results from a ran...

A great way to explore attachment theory!
22/08/2016

A great way to explore attachment theory!

Credit: Activity to explore attachment styles using oranges, from The Institute of Arts for Therapy and Education London.

Congratulations to our supervisor, Judith Siano, on having her book published!
21/08/2016

Congratulations to our supervisor, Judith Siano, on having her book published!

18/08/2016

Today's humor...

02/06/2016

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