Art Therapy
Art is a powerful tool that can be a life-changing form of therapy for people experiencing physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges. Creating art is a fun and positive way to express feelings, manage behavior, reduce anxiety and depression, and build self-esteem. If you are artistic and passionate about helping others, the art therapy minor can provide a strong foundation for graduate study and a future career in the field.
Ignite your creativity with an art therapy minor at St. Thomas Aquinas College. The curriculum features courses in human development, psychology, fine art, and art therapy field placements offer exciting opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
At a glance
- Undergraduate minor
Common Majors
- Psychology
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Visual Art
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Ignite Your Career With Experiential Learning
Students in the art therapy minor have many opportunities to build their resumes and gain field experience working with different populations through a variety of internships.
Career Preparation & Mentoring
Small classes make a big difference to students at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Develop strong relationships with faculty-mentors throughout your college years and beyond.
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Featured Courses
An overview of the history and application of art therapy. Lecture and experiential projects
promote the understanding of art as a tool in the therapeutic process.
The therapeutic properties of several artistic mediums and techniques; the populations and stages of development for which each is conducive; and how each material can be used to facilitate health.
The therapeutic use of art with special populations through brief field assignments in various settings. Through observation of a working professional and participation, students gain skills in using the therapeutic art experience.
Program options
A minor in art therapy hones your creative skills and your knowledge of the therapeutic impact the creative process can have on helping others navigate physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges.