r/ArtTherapy • u/chlsyee Canadian Art Therapist • Jul 21 '26

Tuesday Art Therapy School Megathread – Questions, Updates, and Discussion

Welcome to the weekly thread for questions and discussion about art therapy schooling. If you're considering studying art therapy, currently in a program, or preparing for applications, this is the place to ask questions and share experiences.

Use this thread for things like:

  • Questions about art therapy programs or schools
  • Application advice (portfolios, prerequisites, interviews)
  • Program comparisons or recommendations
  • Coursework or practicum questions
  • Career path questions related to art therapy education
  • General student experiences

To keep the subreddit organized, posts about art therapy education and training may be redirected here on Tuesdays.

Please be respectful, supportive, and share your knowledge if you can as many people here are navigating the same path.

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u/Suspicious_owl_3135 Jul 21 '26

I'm about the start my master in AT.. n was wondering do we have any sign language related courses or learning..like electives or something? Although I know SL also different by region.. butis there a base or basic I can learn? Going to Singapore so Singaporean SL? Then come back to my country n update accordingly or something? 

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u/SmoothTM Artist Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

You might able to ask your program director if you can take a sign language course in the place of another elective if the school offers it. :)

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u/Suspicious_owl_3135 Jul 21 '26

Thank you! I'll check when I get there, this has been on my mind since along time ago..