Admission

Admission

Program Intake

  • September 

Application Deadline - Admission Open Time

  • Admission is open from Feb 1st to Apr 12th. Please notice that early application gives you the advantage of having fewer applicants on more spots available.

Admission Requirements:

  • An educational background consisting of a bachelor's degree; or a two-year Diploma/Certificate with five-year work experience.  
  • Readiness to learn within creative group settings.

Acceptance into the program is determined through the admission process and successful participation in an admission interview.

Application for Admission:

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Application Form 

B. A non-refundable Application Fee (domestic students: $40).

C. Supportive Documents (see below):

  1. RESUME, OUTLINING THE FOLLOWING:
    • Educational background (please include copies of transcripts, certification or proof of academic standing).
    • Work and volunteer experience
  2. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
    • Letters from people who have known you over a period of time, and are able to comment on your personal and professional readiness for the program.
    • It is best if the letters are sent to you (the applicant) to be included in your application. However, they can be also sent directly to the coordinator. 
  3. PERSONAL ESSAY (DOUBLE-SPACED, TYPED, 2-3 PAGES) INCLUDING:
    • A description of events that have shaped your life and encouraged you to apply to the Expressive Arts Therapy Program.
    • An assessment of your readiness to undertake this training.
    • Expectations you have of the program and what you have to offer.

To submit the completed application for admission: Please fill in the (above) application form and save it on your computer as a pdf file. Save also all the supportive documents on your computer as pdf files. Then send all those documents directly to the coordinator (Ofir Gabay, ogabay@langara.ca). Then, please call the Registration Office at 604-323-5322 and choose/dial # "1" to pay the $40 application fee for the Expressive Arts Therapy Program. You may also pay your application fee through feeportal.langara.ca. All the documents need to be provided as pdf files. 

Registration / Continuing Studies Main Office Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Note: After receiving and processing your application, the coordinator will invite you (within 10 days) for an interview.