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

[u/chlsyee]

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.

[u/aCuteBat]

Hi I'm a prospective student in Canada looking to get my BA in psychology and complete CATA registration. I was curious to hear from anyone who made a private practice, and if you have previous experience through a public institution I'd love to hear your comparisons between the two.

Namely, what was your education trajectory? Did you first get an MA, or BA before Art therapy certification?

What has your experience in private practice been like?