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Ron Hunt, DDS, MS, Chair For questions, contact: Dana Elmendorf, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Coordinator 4875 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 240 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone: 724-830-1140 Email: acatecouncil@gmail.com
LINK TO ACCREDITED ART THERAPY PROGRAMS DIRECTORY HERE
FAQ SHEET:
Do you want to become an art therapist?
ALSO REVIEW THIS PAMPHLET TO UNDERSTAND THIS IMPORTANT TIME OF TRANSITION FROM AATA APPROVAL TO CAAHEP ACCREDITATION FOR ART THERAPY PROGRAMS.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) cooperate with the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards. Benefits of Accreditation Art Therapy programs accredited by CAAHEP have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study and continuous quality improvement. Accreditation attests to the quality of an educational program that prepares for entry into the art therapy profession.
See Accreditation Documents (to right) for material related to the accreditation process and ACATE policies and procedures. Art Therapy programs interested in applying for accreditation will wish to start with a review of the:
1) Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Art Therapy
2) Initial Self-Study Report Handbook
3) Initial Self-Study Report Template
Upcoming Council Meetings: 2022 July 19 August 15
1) Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Art Therapy. (Approved Nov. 2016)
2) Initial Self-Study Report Handbook- (updated July 2021)
4) ACATE Fee Structure
5) Survey templates utilized in Self Study and/or Annual Report process
6) Fillable Forms, charts and surveys
7) Site Evaluators are Coming! - A guide for Program DIrectors
8) Program Personnel Change Form
9) Change in Program Sponsorship- Substantive Change Report Form
10) FAQ Sheet for Newly Accredited Programs
11) Guidance for Art Therapy Program Directors on Outcomes Standards
12) Annual Report(2022) Portal Instructions - provided for example of annual processes once accredited. Related webinar and Word version of these materials may also be requested from ACATE.
13) ACATE Policies and Procedures
14) Post-Graduate master's degrees also offered by art therapy programs
15) Brochure for students on the transition from approval to accreditation of art therapy programs
16) Complaints Policy