Art therapy practice requires knowledge of and skills in visual art (drawing, painting, etc.), as well as the application of theories/techniques of human development, psychology, and counseling. Art therapists are master’s level clinicians who work with people of all ages across a broad spectrum of needs. Their education and supervised training prepare them to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Honoring individuals’ values and beliefs, art therapists work with people who are challenged with medical and mental health problems, as well as individuals seeking emotional, creative, and spiritual growth.
Program Learning Goals. Upon completion of the program:
1: Students will gain facility with a variety of visual arts processes that will be needed for application to art therapy graduate programs.
2: Students will have taken the essential coursework in art and psychology required for application to graduate degree programs in art therapy.
3: Students will be able to articulate connections among art, psychology, faith, and the vocational calling to serve others.
4: Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge in the areas of developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and psychopathology.
5: Students will have a professional and digitized portfolio of visual work to be used toward graduate school applications, internships, or other pursuits.
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