In order to use art effectively while working with others, you first need to develop a solid basis in studio art. Through creating works of your own, you develop abilities in imagining, reflecting, seeing, and feeling in art. Your ability to invent, experiment, and elaborate expands through your experience with various media.
You also study art history and art from other cultures, since studying art and art-making across time and cultures helps you better understand your own work and the work of others. Through reflecting on various aesthetic models, you learn to make artistic judgments, to recognize the artistic relationships necessary to produce art, and to appreciate the experience of art-making as an expression of personal growth and wellness.
You are introduced to the theory and practice of art therapy, psychology, and creative art processes through courses and on-site experiences that are designed to address a variety of participant populations and settings. You explore the various creative/expressive art therapies and the ways in which they can be applied in various contexts. You gain a foundation in psychological understanding through a broad sample of coursework in the field as well as introductory experience with behavioral science research.
The culmination of your undergraduate study of art therapy lies in your successful completion of a practicum and the senior art seminar/exhibit. With this foundation of knowledge in multiple areas of study, you are prepared for work as a creative arts facilitator while also being well positioned to apply for graduate study if you choose to continue your education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Art & Art History Courses | ||
| A-121 | Analytic Drawing | 3 |
| A-122 | Expressive Drawing | 3 |
| A-134 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| A-146 | Self Employment in the Arts | 1 |
| A-147 | Grant Writing for Artists & Educators | 1 |
| A-189S | Form and Space | 4 |
| A-193C | Art in the Professions | 2 |
| A-221 | Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
| A-234 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| A-262 | Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| A-491 | Senior Art Seminar | 1 |
| A-492 | Expressive Arts Seminar | 3 |
| A Elective | Art (A) Elective, 300 or 400 level | 12 |
| AHS-210 | Ancient to Byzantine Art | 2 |
| AHS-252 | Medieval to Modern Art | 4 |
| AHS-409 | Modern & Contemporary Art | 3 |
| AHS Elective | Art History (AHS) Elective | 2-4 |
| Art Therapy Courses | ||
| AT-210 | Art Therapy Field Experience 1 | 1 |
| AT-215 | Art Therapy Field Experience 2 | 1 |
| AT-285 | Art Therapy | 3 |
| AT-386 | Media & Methods in Art Therapy | 3 |
| AT-387A | Clinical Experience in Art Therapy | 1 |
| AT-396 | Art Therapy & Practical Application | 3 |
| AT-410 | Art Therapy Field Experience 4 | 1 |
| AT-485 | Practicum in Art Therapy | 4 |
| Assessments | ||
| A-100 | Community Art/Design Midsemester (Take A-100 each semeter for 8x total) | 0 |
| AT-130 | Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 1 | 0 |
| A-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| AT-230 | Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 2 | 0 |
| AT-330 | Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 3 | 0 |
| AT-395 | Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 4 | 0 |
| AT-400 | Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 5 | 0 |
| AT-450 | Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 6 | 0 |
| AT-482 | Ext Assessmnt Effective Citizenship Lev4 | 0 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| BSC-255 | Behavioral Science Research Methods | 4 |
| DA-115 | Fundamentals of Voice & Movement | 2 |
| PSY-110 | Life Span Development | 4 |
| PSY-250 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY Elective | Psychology (PSY) Electives, 300 level or higher | 8 |
| Total Credits | 92-94 | |