ART THERAPY ON THE MAP 

THE STATE OF ART THERAPY IN NORWAY

National Association(s)

Norwegian Art Therapy Association - Norsk forening for billedterapi:
https://norskforeningforbilledterapi.wordpress.com

Education

• Art therapy -  60 ECTS training program on Master level at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (In future to merge with Master’s program in Mental Health for additional 60 ECTS).  

Applicants for Art therapy training must have Bachelor's degree in either health, social work or education, plus two years of relevant practice.

• Expressive arts: 75 (60) ECTS training program. Private institute in collaboration with Buskerud University College for Master’s program. Fairly similar entry requirements.

Recognition

No state recognition.

Employment

Art therapy is conducted in a variety of settings:

• In mental health,
• with pupils with special needs,
• with refugees,
• with people in prisons,
• with the elderly,
• with cancer patients.

Research & Publication

Some articles in Norwegian journals.