Art Therapy Major Requirements
The art therapy major includes courses in studio art, art therapy, and psychology, and prepares students for entry into a Master's degree program which leads to credentialing and licensure as an art therapist/psychotherapist. The Bachelor's degree may lead to art, recreation, and program specialist positions in community settings.
I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
- ENG 110 College Writing
- MATH 101, 111, 112, 122 or 231 (caution: some majors have specific math requirements)
- COMMS 101 Speech
- PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
- Computer Competency - ART 150
- Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)
For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.
II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING
- An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
- An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts - ART 144, 146, or 254
- An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts - ART 102 or 200
- An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology - PSY 101
- An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab
- An F6 course in history
- An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic)
- An F8 course in religious studies
III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY
- Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
- Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)
IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Required courses:
- ART 102F3 Watercolor or ART 305 Painting II
- ART 200F3 Drawing I
- ART 202 Two-Dimensional Design
- ART 205 Painting I
- ART 216 Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 218 Ceramics I
- ART 240 Introduction to Art Therapy
- ART 316 Sculpture
- ART 342 Adapted Art Media and Methods
- ART 344 The History and Foundation of Art Therapy
- ART 150 Computer Graphics
- ART 345 Applications of Adapted Art
- ART 492 Art Therapy Internship
- PSY 101F4 General Psychology
- PSY 340 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 345 Lifespan Development
- PSY 380 Introduction to Psychotherapies or PSY 300 Psychology
of Personality
- One of the following art history courses:
- ART 144F2 Art Survey – Ancient to Medieval Art
- ART 146F2 Art Survey – Renaissance to Impressionism
- ART 254F2 Modern Art in Europe and the United States
- ART 150 Computer Graphics fulfills the General Education computer proficiency requirement.
A student majoring in art therapy must complete at least 12 credits in art and art therapy at Edgewood College.
Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.