2023-2024 Catalog

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 course: (3 Credits)

ART 370/PSYCH 370Art Therapy: Principles and Practices

3

Three of the following: (9 Credits)

ART 111Drawing I

3

or

ART 125Introduction to Drawing

3

(Art Majors substitute: ART 339)

3

ART 114 Painting I

3

(Art Majors substitute: ART 315)

3

ART 121Photography I: An Introduction to Medium, Content and Context

3

or

ART 2323-D Practices: Material, Form and Process

3

ART 499 Independent Study /Internship

1-6

Two of the following: (6 Credits)

PSYCH 201Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology

3

PSYCH 231Personality Psychology

3

PSYCH 285Introduction to Counseling Techniques

3

PSYCH 363Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYCH 499Independent Study/Internship

1-6