Art Therapy Minor

Art Therapy minors learn to integrate the arts and art-making into the therapeutic relationship.

The minor in Art Therapy is designed for students interested in using art modalities such as painting, drawing, and sculpture in working with adults and children in a variety of settings. It prepares students to help those who cannot express their thoughts in words as well as others, or those who prefer to work with art to express their experiences.

Featured Courses

CARTH 2423 Principles of Art Therapy

This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and theory of art therapy. Students will learn about the creative process and visual expression as it relates to therapy. Readings, lectures, films, and experiential exercises will be utilized. No artistic ability or training is necessary.

CARTH 3523 Art Therapy with Specific Populations

This course builds on the student's knowledge of art therapy and the creative process by looking at the application of art therapy with different populations. Populations include different age groups, clinical diagnoses, and settings. Students will also learn about various approaches such as medical art therapy and community art therapy.