Art Therapy

Degree

Minor in Art Therapy
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Arts and Humanities

Contact

Michael Cripps
Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu

Michael Burman
Academic Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
mburman@une.edu

Minor Description

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities jointly offer a Minor in Art Therapy.

Art Therapy is a burgeoning field that draws from the disciplines of psychology, art, and other creative processes to promote healing and overall well-being for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

The minor provides a basic foundation for continued study or for work in community art programs and organizations where art is used as part of the therapeutic process.

The permission of the Academic Director in either the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences or the School of Arts and Humanities is required.

Curricular Requirements

A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at SWAGÊÓƵ may minor in Art Therapy with the approval of the Academic Director of the School of Art and Humanities or the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with significant course overlap with Art Therapy minor requirements may be disallowed by the Academic Director.

The minor in Art Therapy requires a total of twenty-one (21) credits (twelve (12) from Psychology and nine (9) from the Arts) with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

Program Required CoursesCredits
PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology3
PSY 205 – Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 410 – Theories, Research, and Practice of Counseling3
PSY 430 – Introduction to Art Therapy3
Total Credits12
Select Three (3) Courses From the FollowingCredits
ART 100 – Drawing I3
ART 101 – Watercolor3
ART 102 – Photography3
ART 103 – Introduction to Image Capture3
ART 104 – Painting I3
ART 105 – Elements of Acting3
ART 106 – Two-Dimensional Design3
ART 110 – Ceramics3
ART 113 – Three-Dimensional Fundamentals3
ART 114 – Printmaking3
ART 118 – Drawing and Design Fundamentals3
ART 124 – The Painted Book3
ART 199 – Topics Courses (any media)3
ART 206 – Expressions in Clay3
ART 214 – Color Digital Photography3
ART 234 – Digital Animation3
MUS 104 – Introduction to Singing Voice3
MUS 150 – African Drumming Ensemble3
Total Credits9
Minimum Total Required Credits21

In the event that the above courses have been taken to fulfill requirements for the Art Education Major or an Art Minor, students will be required to take nine (9) credits from the following options:

Alternate CoursesCredits
ART 102 – Photography3
ART 103 – Introduction to Image Capture3
ART 114 – Printmaking3
ART 199 – Art Topics Course3
ART 204 – Painting II3
ART 214 – Digital Photography3
ART 230 – Graphic Design3

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at SWAGÊÓƵ in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.