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Registration (ATR)
Becoming a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) requires the completion of master’s level education (including art therapy core curriculum and supervised practicum and internship experiences) and post-education supervised clinical experience. The chart below summarizes the three options currently available. Please click on each option for more detailed information and an application form.
Option A | Option B | Option CIMPORTANT: Completed Option C applications must be postmarked by September 1, 2010 in order to be considered. | |
Education | Master's degree or higher from an AATA approved program at the time of applicant's graduation | Master's degree or higher from a non-AATA approved program with a minimum of 24 semester credits in specified art therapy coursework | Master's degree or higher in a related field (see related field definition) and 24 semester credits in art therapy coursework |
Practicum Hours | Incorporated within AATA approved program-no documentation required | 700 | 700 |
Practicum-Direct Client Contact Hours | Incorporated within AATA approved program-no documentation required | 350 | 350 |
Practicum Supervision Hours | Incorporated within AATA approved program-no documentation required | 70 | 70 |
Post-education Experience Hours (Direct Client Contact) | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Post-education Supervision Hours | 100 | 150 | 150 |
Post-education Supervision Hours under a current ATR or current ATR-BC | 50 | 75 | 75 |
References | 3 | 3 | 3 |