Pre-Professional Art Therapy (B.A.)

The pre-professional major in Art Therapy prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of human services settings, such as social service agencies, child care or specialized school programs, and other community settings. It is also designed to prepare students for entry into a professional Master’s degree program in Art Therapy and/or Expressive Art Therapies. This major combines substantial coursework in art, psychology and social work. Art Therapy majors must earn a final grade of C- or better in all ARTD courses

To become a registered art therapist, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) has determined that one must possess a master’s degree from an AATA-accredited program. Entry into such a graduate program is normally based upon three criteria: (1) art skills evidenced by studio coursework and portfolio, (2) coursework in the behavioral sciences, particularly psychology, (3) clinical or community experience such as internships, volunteer work or professional work in the social sciences.