Pre-Art Therapy Program

To practice art therapy professionally, a student must receive a Master of Art Therapy (MAT).  Students who contemplate pursuing this specialized graduate training are advised to complete the following course of study, developed in accordance with The American Art Therapy Association:

1. A major in Art or Psychology with special attention to development of a sophisticated art portfolio, which shows competence in a wide variety of media.

2. Art majors must also complete: PSYC100, PSYC205, PSYC303, PSYC304, and PSYC311.

3. Psychology majors must also complete: three (3) from ART100, ART101, ART102 and ART103.  Plus, either ART201 or ART202; either ART205 or ART206; either ART305 or ART306; ART301, ART303, and 6 credits of additional studio courses. 

4. ART325 and ART326.

5. Completion of an internship of at least 3 hours with a registered art therapist and/or ART327: Art Therapy Practicum.