I am trying to decide whether the online hybrid or campus hybrid format would be a better fit. What should I take into consideration?

Students who choose the online hybrid option are usually established in their community and family in ways that make it a challenge to come to the KATI campus for two years.

The online hybrid cohort is intended primarily for students who are established in their communities, perhaps already working in a professional capacity. The Institute is responsible for finding and securing work experience placements for all students. Online hybrid students will be encouraged to seek out possibilities for their own placements in their home communities, however, the Institute is ultimately responsible for ensuring an adequate availability of placements. It is also best that online hybrid students remain in a single community during their studies so that the student’s clinical placement clients can benefit from the resulting stability.

For students who do fit the description above, the online hybrid cohort has great benefit; many are well-placed to begin their art therapy career as they develop relationships through their placements. For communities that are unfamiliar with art therapy, the creation of clinical placements can help demonstrate the benefits of art therapy without any (or very little) initial cost to the clients or agencies.

In contrast, campus hybrid students benefit from the well-established nature of KATI in the community of Nelson. Campus hybrid students have a diverse range of pre-established clinical placements to choose from. Because of this, it is often easier for campus hybrid students to complete the 300 hours of direct client contact needed for graduation.

Please feel free to call KATI about making your choice, 250-352-2264.

We also offer Online Information Sessions where you can meet and ask questions with KATI faculty and staff.