Art Therapy Careers

Art Therapy Career Pathways

See what careers you can pursue with an art therapy major. A master’s degree, post-educational professional experience and state certification is required to practice art therapy, so furthering your education is encouraged if you'd like to enter the field.

Upon graduation, students with an undergraduate degree in art therapy can go on to be:

  • Direct care assistant
  • Clinical case manager
  • Nonprofit program coordinator
  • Gallery or museum assistant, manager or curator
  • Curriculum Designer

... and more!

Students who major in art therapy can go on to further studies in:

  • Master of Art Therapy
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Master of Science in Psychology
  • Doctor of Psychology

... and more!