 ART THERAPY MINOR
School of Arts & Sciences/St. Thomas Aquinas College 9/12
A Minor in Art Therapy is suggested for students who desire to understand how art is used as an alternate means of expression in the therapeutic process. The techniques and methods of art therapy can enhance one’s skills in related majors such as: Psychology, Sociology, Recreation and Leisure, Fine Arts and Criminal Justice.
Should a student wish to go to graduate school in art therapy he/she is advised to consult the graduate bulletin of the institution he/she wishes to attend. The Director of the Art Therapy program is also available for consultation.
The following courses are required to complete the minor in Art Therapy
(21 credits):
| ART 202 |
Introduction to Painting |
| ART 204 |
Three Dimensional Design |
| ART 205 |
Drawing I |
| ART 219 |
Art as Therapy |
| ART 229 |
Techniques & Methods in Therapeutic Art |
| ART 309 |
Developmental Art Therapy |
| ART 325 |
Applications of Art Therapy |
The following additional courses are recommended for those who wish to pursue
a graduate program in Art Therapy.
| PSYC 103 |
General Psychology |
| PSYC 206 |
Child Psychology |
| PSYC 301 |
Abnormal Psychology |
| PSYC 306 |
Personality Theory |
There are 21 credits required for a minor in Art Therapy. It is highly recommended that the student consult a faculty member in the arts to help plan a course of study. An art advisor will help students to choose additional courses that will compliment and enhance this minor.
Please note that many of these courses will satisfy the student’s core requirement in art.
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