Explore Expressive Arts Training Pathways

There is more than one way to study Expressive Arts and Creative Arts Therapies. The right path depends on your background, your professional goals and how you hope to use the arts in your work.

This page gathers pathways, credentials, training programs and professional organizations in one place, including programs outside of Expressive Way.

Pathways

Credentials

Where to train

Organizations

Understanding different pathways

People come to this work from many directions. Here are the most common routes.

Master's programs with a focus in Expressive Arts, Drama, Art, Music or Dance and Movement Therapy.

Graduate degree programs

Alternative and post-graduate training

Master's programs with a focus in Expressive Arts, Drama, Art, Music or Dance and Movement Therapy.

Continuing education and supplemental courses

Master's programs with a focus in Expressive Arts, Drama, Art, Music or Dance and Movement Therapy.

Professional credentials

Credentials in this field are granted by professional organizations, each with its own education, supervision and experience requirements.

REAT

Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

Granted by IEATA

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REACE

Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator

Granted by IEATA

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RDT

Registered Drama Therapist

Granted by IEATA

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Where to train

Programs offering Expressive Arts and Creative Arts Therapy training, including programs outside of Expressive Way. Visit each website for current details.

Expressive Way, Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy

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