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Art speaks when words fail. The Art Therapy program introduces students to a human service profession that focuses on the use of art as an alternative means of expression. Students learn how art therapists use their skills as artists and clinicians to guide the individual in creative exploration and expression. Through the creative process, there can be a sense of release, freedom, self-awareness, and personal growth. Lectures, field experience, and experiential learning projects help students understand the effectiveness of the profession with diverse populations and techniques.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – First year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 129 | Art Therapy Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 103 | General Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 203 | Two Dimensional Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – First year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 204 | 3 Dimensional Design Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 206 | Child Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundations Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – Sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 309 | Developmental Art Therapy Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 205 | Drawing Skills & Processes Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 202 | Introduction to Painting Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundations Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement / HRSJ 201: Introduction to Human Rights and Social Justice is highly recommended for Art Therapy Majors | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – Sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 229 | Techniques & Methods in Therapeutic Art Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 301 | Abnormal Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 306 | Personality Theory / Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 227 | Digital Studio Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 332 | Figure Drawing Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 325 | Applied Art Therapy Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 232 | Art History Survey Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 430 | Art Therapy Seminar Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 410 | Internship in Therapeutic Art Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |