7 Art Therapy BA Degree Programs

The purpose of the BA Hons in Art Therapy is to develop students’ creative, imaginative, and critical knowledge, skills, and academic research capabilities within the domains of the art therapy discourse, visual arts, and psychosocial and therapeutic industries. The Honours program will equip students with an intermediate knowledge of Art Therapy theories, and research methodologies, as they relate to eventual practice as an Art Therapist on completion of a Master's in Art Therapy, as well as an ability to think competently, safely, and ethically in a range of observed clinical settings.

By using the creative process, art therapy can help to develop and enhance the mental, emotional and physical well-being of people of all ages.

With a degree in art therapy from Concordia University, Nebraska, you can help your clients heal physically and mentally using art. Painting, drawing, sculpting and other forms of art increase dexterity in patients with physical disabilities, and art can function as a therapeutic release to help people become more emotionally healthy.

Art Therapy majors at Mercyhurst investigate the healing potential of the arts through self-reflective art directives, research and service learning in the community. In art therapy classes, students experience the healing nature of art making during discussions that focus on the history and development of the field, the therapeutic use of art media, and ways to help others through art. Students development of a non-judgmental approach toward art made by themselves and others enables an ability to support the use of art as a way to promote creativity and wellness. Graduates of the program often work in the human service field or pursue graduate school for art therapy.

The art therapy minor is open to all students, but preparation for graduate programs requires a combination of art and psychology courses. Through the planned combination of courses in art, psychology and art therapy, you can gain the knowledge and hands-on experience graduate schools are looking for.

The Art Therapy program at Converse explores the transformative power of creative expression to heal and improve lives.

Art therapy utilizes creative techniques to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is an integrative mental health and human services profession in high-demand. Our minor in Art Therapy prepares students for both professional and higher educational opportunities in the world of the therapeutic arts. It would serve as a useful companion to students working in the medical field, education, psychology, social work, art, and any other creative or human-centered area of study.