Education Requirements

 (1)   The applicant shall hold a master’s or doctoral degree in art therapy from an accredited educational institution that is approved by the Board.

(2)   In the case of an applicant holding a doctoral degree, the applicant shall have completed:

(i)   A minimum of 90 graduate credit hours in an art therapy program accredited by the American Art Therapy Association and approved by the Board; OR

(3)   In the case of an applicant holding only a master’s degree, the applicant shall have completed:

(i)   A minimum of 60 graduate credit hours in an art therapy program accredited by the American Art Therapy Association and approved by the Board; AND

(4) The applicant shall provide documentation to the Board evidencing the completion of 60 hours of graduate course work in art therapy from an accredited college or university program that is accredited by the American Art Therapy Association, approved by the Board, and includes training in:

(1)   Personality development;
(2)   Diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders;
(3)   Psychopathology;
(4)   Psychotherapy;
(5)   Marriage and family therapy;
(6)   Addictions; and
(7)   Lifestyle and career development.

SUPERVISION

No supervised experience required for this level.

EXAMINATION

Pass the Art Therapy Credentials Board Exam and Maryland Jurisprudence Exam.​