Art—B.A. Art Therapy
Art therapy uses the arts to help people grow, and to enable them to work out emotional problems. An art therapist uses a broad range of traditional and nontraditional media with clients, from drawing and ceramics, to poetry, movement, and performance of various sorts.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESS
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There is no formal review process for admission to the BA in Art Therapy program
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Students must maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 in order to graduate.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students should meet with a department advisor or the department chair for a review of transfer credits that may be applied to this degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 9 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Any 200- or 300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
| Required Art Therapy Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 250 | Intro to Art Therapy | 3 |
| ART 301 | Methods & Techniques in Art Therapy | 3 |
| ART 403 | Group Art Therapy | 3 |
| ART 510 | Case Studies in Art Therapy | 3 |
| Required Psychology and Counseling Courses: | 18 | |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 150 | Developmental: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 152 | Development Adolescence to Adulthood | 3 |
| PSYC 301 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSYC 372 | Introduction To Counseling | 3 |
| Electives: 4 Courses | 4 | |
| Any Art, Psychology, or Special Education Course | ||
| Required Art Studio Courses: | 22 | |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 216 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Total Art Therapy Credits: | 76 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Art Therapy program, students will be able to:
1. Compose artworks in a range of visual art studio practices.
2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the creation of art/design projects.
3. Analyze formal elements works of art, craft, and design or other items of material culture.
4. Interpret works of art in light of the social and historical context in which they were produced.
5. Develop a portfolio that demonstrates personal expression; technical skills in drawing, painting and clay; and preparedness to enter an Art Therapy graduate program.