Careers

Pursuing a graduate degree in art therapy elevates students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of their discipline, preparing them for new job opportunities or career advancement. Students use what they have learned to build on their professional careers as dynamic thinkers and creative problem solvers.

Some professional opportunities include the following.

• Art therapist in clinical settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice)

• Child and adolescent therapist

• College or university counseling center therapist

• Early childhood intervention specialist

• Geriatric and dementia care therapist

• K–12 Art Therapist

• Mental health counselor 

• Rehabilitation therapist 

• Trauma therapist 

• Special education support specialist

• Substance abuse counselor

Career Services

Students work closely with faculty members to fashion an individualized course of study that prepares them for a variety of careers in a dynamic arts environment.

Temple’s Career Center is another resource that empowers students to find pathways to future success. The Career Center offers comprehensive career development services, from résumés and interviews, to finding internships and jobs. Learn more about Temple’s Career Center.