B.A. in Art with a Pre-Professional Concentration in Art Therapy
Art therapy is an interdisciplinary human service profession that employs the creation of art as a means of resolving emotional conflicts and fostering self-awareness and personal growth in education, rehabilitation and psychotherapy. It incorporates psychology, art and therapeutic techniques to provide a creative alternative to conventional therapies.
To become a Registered Art Therapist, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) has determined that one must possess a master’s degree from an AATA-accredited program. Entry into such a graduate program is normally based upon three criteria: (1) art skills evidenced by studio coursework and portfolio, (2) coursework in the behavioral sciences, particularly psychology, (3) clinical or community experience such as internships, volunteer work or professional work in the social sciences.
The Pre-Professional Concentration in Art Therapy is designed to prepare students to enter an accredited master’s degree program.
Degree Requirements
Art Courses
One of the following courses:
One of the following courses:
| ART 201 | Introduction to Painting | 4 |
| ART 250 | Observational Painting | 4 |
| ART 251 | Mixed-Media Painting | 4 |
| ART 252 | Experimental Painting | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Each of the following courses:
Psychology Courses
| PSY 200 | General Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 210 | Development I: Child Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 211 | Statistics and Experimental Methods I | 4 |
| PSY 230 | Theories of Personality | 4 |
| PSY 303 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 74