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Counseling Psychology – Creative Arts Focus

Masters in Counseling Psychology

Make a difference in your life while you learn to make a difference to theirs. This program is offered as a Full-Time 2-Year option and a Part-Time 4-Year option.

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – Creative Arts Focus offers a fulfilling path for those seeking to combine clinical counseling with creative expression. The program provides a strong foundation in counseling and psychotherapy while training students to integrate the arts into their practice, preparing graduates to deliver a wide range of counseling services.

With a special emphasis on using creative arts, the program equips counselors to support individuals for whom traditional talk therapy may not be effective, including those with autism or dementia. The 64-credit program is offered in full-time and part-time formats with a convenient blended schedule, helping students develop the skills to enrich their counseling practice through creativity.

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Among Maine’s Top Master’s Degree Programs

UMF is rated by University Headquarters as having some of the Best Master’s Degrees in Maine (#2 overall). University Headquarters is an industry-leading, independent educational organization that compiles a comprehensive set of information for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree.

Be Well Prepared for Licensure While You Learn

This program will prepare you to be eligible for licensure in the State of Maine. Visit the UMaine System State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.

Which program is right for you?

Full-Time Master’s in Counseling program
  • Cohort-model: learn and develop with a group of future colleagues
  • Every Friday on the UMF campus
  • Complete the program in 2-years
  • Take 4-5 courses each semester; (summer and winter term 1 course)
  • Program assistance in obtaining practicum and internships
Part-Time Master’s in Counseling program
  • Cohort-model: learn and develop with a group of future colleagues
  • Every other Saturday on the UMF campus
  • Complete the program in as little as 4 years
  • Take 2 courses each semester (some summer and winter terms)
  • Program assistance in obtaining practicum and internships

Our Program’s 6 Core Principles

  • The Experience of Community We provide a holistic educational experience involving sustained relationships with faculty and other students.
  • Long-term Mentoring Relationships Our faculty are committed to building mentoring relationships with their students.
  • Teaching Excellence We emphasize engagement in the classroom, experiential learning, and guidance and support.
  • Theoretical Eclecticism Be exposed to a broad range of theoretical perspective
  • Interdisciplinary Education Our program draws upon the wisdom of multiple disciplines.
  • Personal Growth Complete coursework that is personally rewarding and rich in experiential learning.

Graduates of the M.A. in Counseling Psychology will be prepared to serve their communities as creative, productive, service-oriented leaders in the counseling profession.

A Unique Approach

The M.A. in Counseling Psychology at UMF combines graduate-level creative arts exploration with counseling training, encouraging students to develop their approach to integrating the arts into therapy. Rooted in the humanistic tradition, this 64-credit hybrid program blends online instruction with weekly in-person sessions, exposing students to diverse theories while fostering a personalized counseling practice.

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Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
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