Art Therapy, B.A.

Directors: Gary Cuddington, Atiya Smith

Art Therapy is a human-service profession that engages clients in using art media (drawings, paintings, sculpture, or other forms of artwork), as opposed to dominant verbal-based forms of therapy, as the key component to mental, physical, and emotional healing. Art therapists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community mental health centers, senior communities, in- and out-patient settings, schools and daycares, correctional facilities, hospices, and shelters. Common populations include children with disabilities, adults suffering from chronic stress or depression, patients with brain injuries, or individuals who are suffering from a traumatic event. The Art Therapy major prepares undergraduate students for both the Master's degree and licensure in Art Therapy, while remaining within the liberal arts through a combination of humanities and social science offerings.