Pre-Art Therapy

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This program is administered by the area of Art and Art History within the School of Design and Communication .

The 24 credits in this pre-professional program includes courses from Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, in addition to designated Art Therapy courses. Combined with a BA or BFA in Art, the preprofessional Art Therapy program will position you to enter graduate programs in Art Therapy.

Psychology: 12 credits Required

Take all the following, 9 credits

PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 260 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 351 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Psychology Electives, 3 credits

Choose one course from:

PSYC 200 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 315 - The Psychology of Adolescence Credits: 3
PSYC 320 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 331 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 401 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy Credits: 3

Anthropology, 3 credits

ANTH 110 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

Sociology, 3 credits Required

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Pre-Professional Art Therapy Coursework, 6 credits Required

ART 240 - Art Therapy I - Intro to Art Therapy Credits: 2
ART 243 - Art Therapy Field Experience Credits: 1
ART 245 - Art Therapy II - Special Topics Credits: 2