Associate
of Arts ART
THERAPY
The Art Therapy program is recommended for students desiring a career in
art therapy. A strong foundation andinterest in all forms of art as well
as course work in psychology is recommended.
Suggested
Course of Study
First
Semester
College Success and Orientation
Two Dimensional Design
Art Elective
College English 1
General Psychology
Humanities Elective
Computer Graphics: Elective
|
Cr.
Hr.
1
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
Second
Semester
2-D Art Elective
3-D Art Elective
College English II
Psychology of Adolescence & Aging
Art History
P.E. Elective
|
3
3
3
3
3
1 |
Third
Semester
Studio Art Elective
Public Speaking
Science with Lab
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
|
3
3
5
3
3 |
Fourth
Semester
2-D Art Elective
3-D Art Elective
College Algebra
Science Elective
Social Science Elective |
3
3
3
4
3 |
Suggested Electives:
A
112 Ceramics, A 113 Typography, A 117 Ceramics II, A 110 Painting I, A
108 Drawing II,A 105 Prints, A 209 Sculpture, A 215 Graphic
Design, A 230 Papermaking, Photography 1-4.
Description
of Work Performed
Art therapy is a human service profession that uses art to help people with
certain physical and emotional problems.Art therapists work with people of
all ages and backgrounds, using group techniques in psychiatric hospitals,
clinics,community centers, schools, and prisons. Art can show emotional or
behavioral problems that cannot be expressedelsewhere. |
