Pre-Art Therapy
Essential Courses
| Course # | Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR 201 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 | None |
| AR 392 | Museum Education | 3 | AR100 and AR105, AR115 or AR205 |
| AR 103 | Drawing | 3 | None |
| or | |||
| AR 199 | ST:3 Dimensional Design | 3 | None |
| AR 110 | Survey of Western Art | 3 | None |
| AR 200 | Painting I | 3 | None |
| AR 205 | Modes of Clay | 3 | None |
| AR 317 | 20th Century Art | 3 | AR 110 |
| OR | |||
| AR 318 | American Art | 3 | AR 110 |
| PY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None |
| PY 203 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PY 101 |
| PY 304 | Cognitive Pyschology | 3 | PY 101 |
| PY 321 |
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3 | PY 101 |
| PY 350 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | PY 101, ED 120 or ED 130 |
| ED 120/121 | Child Development/Lab | 4 | None |
| or | |||
| ED 130 | Adolescent Development | 3 | None |
| Varies | Two courses in intermediate or advanced painting, drawing, or ceramics | 6 | Varies |
Important Notes:
Strongly recommend Computer Art: Electronic Imaging, Basic Photography, Human Sexuality, Social Psychology, Personality, Child and Adolescent Development. Also recommend Philosophy of Art, Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities, Introduction to Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Ethics of Health Care, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Social Work Practice, Social Work Practice, Introduction to Anthropology, Child and Family Services, Drugs and Society, Social Problems and Social Welfare, and courses in Communication and Religion.
- Although this course list will be sufficient for most graduate programs, make sure to check requirements of schools in which you are interested no later than your sophomore year to ensure that you get the proper background.
- This course list does NOT represent a POE, nor does it cover College requirements. Design a POE, preferably in an academic area, in consultation with your advisor.
- Make sure to have advisors in the Art and Psychology Departments.
- In addition to your course work you are urged to gain some experience in observing an art therapist or participating in a service learning art project either during the school year or over the summer.
Helpful website: http://www.arttherapy.org/