B.A. in Art Therapy (non-licensure)

Major in Art Therapy (B.A.) (non-licensure)
ARH 222Survey of Art History4
ART 110Foundations: The Elements and Principles of Art & Design4
ART 202ADrawing4
ART 204AClay Forms4
ART 210APainting4
ART 240Creative Practices 14
ART 250APhotography4
Choose from one of the following courses:4
Guided Practice: Sculpture and Ceramics
Guided Practice: Painting
Guided Practice: Works on Paper
ART 495Senior Seminar4
ART 498Professional Practices: Making Art Your Career2
One ART elective course4
ATH 200Introduction to Art Therapy4
ATH 481Internship in Art Therapy1-4
CHL 110Introduction to Healthcare2
EDU 331Teaching and Learning2
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology I2
PSY 102Introduction to Psychology II2
PSY 203Lifespan Development4
PSY 230MIntroduction to Statistical Methods and Experimental Design4
PSY 300Psychopathology4
PSY 305Personality2
PSY 400Principles of Counseling and Psychotherapy2
Major71-74
General Education *44-52
Electives0-4
Total Credits122-123
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Must be taken concurrently with a 200-level ART or DES course. Recommended to be taken sophomore year.

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Courses whose number is followed by a letter fulfill a General Education requirement.

Students may not declare a B.A. in Art Therapy and a B.A. in Art.

Students may not declare a B.A. in Art Therapy and a Minor in Studio Art.

While an undergraduate degree in Art Therapy equips students for a variety of career opportunities, a Master's degree is necessary for licensure as an Art Therapist. The major in Art Therapy (non-licensure) provides students with the foundational coursework and internship experience necessary to prepare them well for successful graduate study in this field. 

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