Minor: Art Therapy, 18 Credits
The Art Therapy minor introduces students to the basic principles and practices in the field of art therapy. By linking the disciplines of art and psychology, offers new opportunities for personal growth in clinical and educational settings through theoretical and applied course work as well as internships. This minor helps prepare students for admission into art-related graduate programs.
Learning Goals for the Art Therapy Minor
After completing the minor in Art Therapy, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, clay, or image capture).
- Demonstrate a knowledge of human developmental and psychological theories.
- Produce materials to create a visual arts portfolio that will include examples of drawing, painting, and one other medium.
Requirements
Required courses: (6 credits)
Two of the following: (6 credits)
Two of the following: (6 credits)1