Pre-Art Therapy, BA

48 credit hours

Requirements

Major Coursework

21 credit hours of coursework from the following options: 

AAD 10000Introduction to Art and Design

3

AAD 10600Design I

3

AAD 12000Digital Foundations

3

AAD 13000Drawing I

3

AAD 13600Design II

3

ARTH 22200History of Western Art to 1300

3

ARTH 22400History of Western Art from 1300

3

Psychology Coursework

9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 10000Principles of Psychology

3

PSY 20500Human Development

3

PSY 30300Abnormal Psychology

3

Psychology Elective Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 20800Child Psychology

3

PSY 23500Death, Dying, Life, & Living

3

PSY 29000-29999Special Topics in Psychology

1-6

PSY 30800Psychology of Women & Gender

3

PSY 30900Personality

3

PSY 31200Psychology of Aging

3

PSY 31300Psychology of Adolescence

3

PSY 39000-39999Special Topics in Psychology

1-6

Studio Art Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

AAD 14000Visual Storytelling

3

AAD 18101Digital Photography I

3

AAD 20000Painting I

3

AAD 21500Printmaking I

3

AAD 22100Sculpture I

3

AAD 22600Digital Art I

3

AAD 23400Fibers I

3

AAD 33000Drawing II

3

AAD 33100Figure Drawing I

3

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444Internship

1-6

Notes: 1) Study abroad courses may satisfy degree requirements with permission of the department head. Students should consult their advisor. 2) MTH 14100 is required for this degree, but will also fulfill the General Education Math (GE-Math) requirement. 3) This degree provides coursework necessary to continue on and receive a graduate degree, which is necessary to be a licensed art therapist and practice. See requirements of specific graduate institution should additional coursework be recommended, such as a course in art therapy or art education.