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Clinical Art Therapy

Qualification to be awarded: Master of Clinical Psychology

 

The aim of the program is to introduce the students to Art Therapy, a widely-used and popular method of mental therapy, and prepare clinical psychologists specializing in Art Therapy.

 

The program graduates will make significant contributions to the field of psychological therapy by applying the Art Therapy method. Its wide application can seriously foster the development of the field and society in general.

 

Master’s degree holders in Clinical Art Therapy can be employed anywhere where there is a need for Psychotherapists/Art Therapists:

 

  • Open and closed organizations for mental health
  • Children’s hospices
  • Oncological clinics
  • Palliative care centers
  • The Penitentiary system
  • Organizations for people with disabilities
  • Higher education organizations and secondary schools
  • Non-governmental organizations.

 

The head of the Clinical Program of Art Therapy is psychologist and art therapist, Natia Pandjikidze, the founder of the psycho-social rehabilitation center – Kamara, and the head of the therapeutic program; a representative of Living Museum, the international network of American clinics in Georgia.

The Master’s degree program in Clinical Art Therapy is comprised of 120 ECTS credits, 60 ECTS credits per year, 30- ECTS credits per semester. Correspondingly, the mandatory duration of the Master’s program is 2 years.

 

The courses envisaged in the program help to prepare a specialist having art therapist’s worldview and systemic thinking skills. The courses in the major guarantee preparation of a high-quality specialist, while a set of the courses in humanities ensures preparation of a professional with a broad horizon.

 

An essential component of the program is a professional practice which the students will have at Psychotherapeutic House Kamara, Living Museum and other partner organizations.

 

See Program

 

 

Pre-condition of admission to the master's program is at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in psychology / psychiatry, the results of the general master's exam and the internal university exam (testing / interview).

 

List of documents to be submitted:

 

  • Diploma certifying having Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a copy of the diploma certified by the Notary
  • Diploma appendix
  • Copy of ID
  • Transcript of Military record (male applicants)
  • Two photos (printed and on CD)
  • Unified National Examinations card
  • CV/resume
  • Cover letter
  • Online registration

 

Dates

 

  • Document submission - September 3, 10:00-18:00 p.m, Room A2;
  • Interview with selected candidates - September 5-6 , 2024;
  • English language exam - September 7, 2024;
  • Test for CU grant applicants - September 7, 2024.

 

See the English lenguage exam example. 

 

See the sample CU grant test at the link.

 

Terms of Payment

 

The tuition fee is paid per semester according to the number of credits taken.

 

While studying at the Mater's Program, CU grant can be used as a source of funding.

CU Grant covers 50% of the full cost of the program, which can be obtained in the case:


  • If you are / were a graduate of any university bachelor's program and have a bachelor's total weighted average (GPA) of 3.5 and above

  • If you earn 65% or more of the maximum grant score on the Unified Master's Exam  

     

 

 If you meet both of these conditions, you will be able to apply for a grant and get funding.


The annual price of the Master's Program is:
 
Standard CU fee When obtaining CU grant When obtaining State and CU grant
4 950 GEL 2 475 GEL 1 350 GEL
 
 
In the case GPA of a graduate of the Caucasus University is lower than 3.5, he/she will get 10% funding of the total tuition fee. 

Davit Natroshvili 

Dean

Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (260)

Mob: 577 905 990

E-mail: dnatroshvili@cu.edu.ge 

 

Tinatin Giorgadze

Administrative Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (283)

Mob: 599 795 554

E-mail: tgiorgadze@cu.edu.ge 

 

Nino Khvleuri

Administrative Director of Educational Programs

Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (276)

Mob: 577 687 775 

Email: nkhvleuri@cu.edu.ge 

 

Keti Gigolashvili

Academic Manager of Graduate Programs

Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (104)

Mob: (+995) 577 302 663

Email: kgigolashvili@cu.edu.ge 

Room: A2