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ART THERAPY: A PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
This program is designed to introduce students to the field of art therapy and enable students to use art in a therapeutic and experiential way with a variety of populations. It prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of human services settings, such as social service agencies, hospitals, psychiatric institutions, child care or specialized school programs, and other community settings. Through this pre-professional program, students learn the skills necessary to be prepared for application and entry into leading professional master’s degree programs in art therapy and certification as an art therapist. Program components include a studio major, a minor in psychology, and culminating senior thesis and clinical practicum which provides students with the opportunity for field experience. Practicum site include rehabilitation centers, hospitals, residential facilities, nursing homes, and day care centers.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES Upon completion of the art therapy p rogram, students will: • Acquire an awareness of the history of art therapy. • Learn about the origins of art therapy, including its founders and current trends and developments in the field • Gain introductory skills in treatment planning and assessment by increasing familiarity with the tools and techniques of art therapy • Begin to formulate an identity as an art therapist and learn the roles played in
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the field through classroom discussions, projects and practicum placements
THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE The culminating experience for the Art Therapy Pre-Professional Program is Applied Internship (PSYCH4494/4495). During the capstone experience, students complete a comprehensive thesis paper in conjunction with their practicum experience. The paper must adhere to the guidelines of the field and demonstrate achievement of the goals of the program. Students are required to present their projects before a panel of art and art therapy faculty. Seniors are assessed on the quality of their paper, artwork, and presentation.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN ART THERAPY
Requirements for Program: Studio Art: ART1401 ART1407
ART2403 ART2433 ART2451 ART3101
Drawing I (AI-A) (VCI) Visual Language for Design and Communications (AI-A) (VCI) Design and Composition 3D Form Studies (AI-A) (VCI) Ceramics I(AI-A) (VCI) Painting
Art Therapy: ART1301 ART2302
Introduction to Art Therapy Principles of Art Therapy
Psychology: PSYCH1501 PSYCH3601 PSYCH2303 or PSYCH2304 or PSYCH2403 PSYCH4494 /PSYCH4495
General Psychology (SA)(SS) Counseling Theories and Techniques Child Psychology Adulthood and Aging Adolescent Development Applied Intership I or II
TEACHER LICENSURE IN VISUAL ART Students who wish to pursue an art edu cation major must major in studio art and minor in education. Two pre-practica and a
