Art Therapy/Counseling Outcomes, Careers, and Internships
Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes
In a recent survey of 2024-25 graduates, 88% of graduates who responded from the Art Therapy/Counseling program reported being employed.
Employers and Job Titles
Here is a sampling of our past graduates employers and job titles.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Network | Counselor | Springfield, MA |
| CHD, STAR Psychiatric Day Treatment Program | Art Therapist | Easthampton, Holyoke, Springfield, MA |
| Clinical and Support Options (CSO) | Art Therapist | Northampton, Springfield, MA
|
| Community Health Connections | Child and Adolescent Therapist | Charlton, MA
|
| Mental Health Associates, Inc. | Therapist | Springfield, MA
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| Center for Human Development & River Valley Counseling | Outpatient Mental Health Clinician | Holyoke & Easthampton, MA |
The Arc of Rensselaer County
| Behavioral Health Specialist | Troy, NY |
Retention Rates
- In 2023, the graduate art therapy program achieved a 100% retention rate, and graduates earned a 100% positive employment rate (with a 100% knowledge rate).
- In 2024, the graduate art therapy program achieved an 87.5% retention rate, and graduates earned a 100% positive employment rate (with a 100% knowledge rate).
- In 2025, the graduate art therapy program achieved a 100% retention rate, and graduates earned a 100% positive employment rate (with a 80% knowledge rate).
*This information is reported annually to the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE)
Internships
Students who study graduate Art Therapy/Counseling at Springfield College will complete a 100-hour practicum worth three credits. Students also will complete a 600-hour internship worth six credits to earn their degree. This internship allows students to put their classroom knowledge to work in the field.
