Art Therapy is an expressive therapy that uses creative art-making processes to improve someone’s mental and emotional health. A Master’s Degree is required for entry-level practice in Art Therapy, but students can take coursework to prepare them for graduate study. The American Art Therapy Association (http://www.arttherapy.org) recommends that students planning to pursue graduate study in Art Therapy do the following:
Studio Art Work Courses
Complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of Studio Art work.
Sub-Total Credits
18
Portfolio
Prepare a portfolio of original art work demonstrating competence with art materials.
Required Psychology Courses
Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in Psychology.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Additional Psychology Courses
In consultation with practicing art therapists, we recommend the following psychology courses:
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27-29
Total Credits
57-59