Art Therapy Minor
This minor in Art Therapy provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the therapeutic use of art with various client populations. Students interact experientially with a wide variety of media in order to understand the relationship between art-makers and creative expression. It further enhances student's understanding of different art processes and increases awareness of psychological, cognitive, and emotional responses found in art.
Requirements
Required Courses
| CAT 200 | Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy | 3 |
| CAT 300 | Developmental & Comparative Stages in Art | 3 |
| CAT 301 | Art Therapy Studio | 3 |
Choose 9 hours from the following:
| CAT 302 | Advanced Art Therapy Studio | 3 |
| CAT 310 | Art Therapy Ethics | 3 |
| CAT 320 | Nature-Based Art Therapy | 3 |
| CAT 330 | Media and Materials | 3 |
| CAT 340 | Art Therapy Literature & Symbolism | 3 |
| CAT 401 | Art Therapy Research | 3 |
| CAT 440 | Art Therapy Assessment & Techniques | 3 |
| CAT 478 | Special Topics in Creative Art Therapy | 1-3 |