Art Therapy Minor

Art therapy is a growing field that uses various forms of creative expression to help people explore and transform feelings, thoughts, and ideas through visual means of expression. It can help in processing and coping with emotional issues, as well as facilitate self-awareness, understanding, healing, and well-being. Art therapy can be especially useful for people who find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and emotions.

The Art Therapy minor is designed to provide students with some of the foundational courses required for admission to graduate programs in art therapy. It is intended as a first step for undergraduate students towards deciding if they wish to pursue paths toward professional, academic, and/or research careers in art therapy and related professions. Once this decision is made, students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate guidance and familiarize themselves with graduate school admissions requirements as they map out their undergraduate careers.