Art Therapy Major

Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy

Take a journey toward advanced studies in therapeutic art practice and professional pathways that infuse the creative process into mental health and human services with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy听in the at 51动漫. As a master's degree is required in the professional field of art therapy, the program rigorously prepares students to pursue graduate-level studies in art therapy as well as art therapy-related jobs.

This 120-credit hour Art Therapy BA program emphasizes intersectional and transdisciplinary study with opportunities for self-exploration and unique fieldwork opportunities, enabling students to develop a broad range of skills needed to succeed in careers that involve therapeutic art.听Students learn communication and collaboration, creative design and planning, critical observation and research, and self-awareness and cultural responsiveness鈥攕kills that can be applied in many work settings and master's-level study in a variety of fields.听

Students examine the important role of art making in promoting resilience in individuals, families听and communities, and explore the role that art plays in addressing issues of inequality and injustice. They learn about the history, theories, philosophies and practices of art therapy, and engage in fieldwork placements that amplify coursework, build their confidence to work with people and demonstrate how therapeutic art helps others. Art therapy resources for those with diverse communicative, educational, emotional, physical and social needs are studied as well.听

Students leave our program with skills, knowledge听and self-awareness to enter graduate art therapy programs听or the workplace, depending on their career goals.
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The brings together students interested in art therapy for discussions, art making, guest speakers and other events, including self-care nights and mental health awareness workshops. Club programming fosters a close-knit student community and supportive learning environment through therapeutic artistic activities, examination of the goals and achievements of the art therapy field, and applications of therapeutic art practice.听

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Classes & Curriculum听听

The Art Therapy BA program takes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates studio art classes and a variety of psychology courses with fieldwork in Philadelphia communities, self-reflective art making听and research, teaching students how to explore their identity as artists as well as mental health practitioners.听

Art therapy students follow the Foundations core curriculum that all first-year students take, focused on 2D and 3D studio art practices, art history, and critical writing and discourse. In their second and third years, students refine their skills in disciplines such as painting, ceramics and photography as well as learn about community arts practices, art education, art therapy practice and advanced psychology. In senior year, Art Therapy majors round out their studies with a focus on fieldwork听and electives across the university. Students can expect to take some of the following courses.

Introduction to Art Therapy听
Creative Process in Art Therapy听
Fieldwork in Art Therapy听
Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis听
Teaching Artists

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Advisors

罢测濒别谤鈥檚 offers every Tyler student one-on-one, personal and academic guidance, beginning at Orientation right through to graduation. The academic advisors help you chart your course through your degree program and major, and ensure you are on a clear educational path.听

Advisors are available to discuss registration, study abroad and staying on track to graduate, as well as policy and procedures and navigating other available resources across the university.听

Appointments with the advising team can be made by visiting the Student Tools tab in TUportal. General questions can be submitted to the team鈥檚 during regular business hours, 8 a.m.鈥�5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Tyler 212 听
2001 N. 13th St.听
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining a student organization can enrich your coursework, help you build meaningful networks with peers and gain leadership experience. Below are examples of student clubs and organizations that can help you grow academically, creatively and professionally.听

is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization. AIAS provides unmatched programs, information and resources on issues critical to architectural education. 听
at 51动漫 serves minority architecture students, enhancing their educational experience by providing them with ample opportunities to explore facets of design and community-building outside of the classroom. 听
at 51动漫鈥檚 Ambler Campus works to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, education and fellowship.听

Study Away

Exposure to diverse cultures, environments and mindsets is essential for art, architecture and design students. At Tyler, you are encouraged to broaden your perspective and explore unique environments through study away programs.听

Programs to study in ,听听and Venice are offered throughout the year.听

For a half-century, has been a center for hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, where the 鈥淓ternal City鈥� is the classroom, the studio and the campus. It offers extensive experiences for art and architecture students, with courses in architecture, art history, drawing, liberal arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.听听

51动漫 Japan offers a . Students may also take individual digital photography, art history and architecture courses on the Japan campus.听

The Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses office is available to answer questions.听
Email: study.abroad@temple.edu听
Phone: 215-204-0720

Accreditation

Tyler School of Art and Architecture鈥檚 degree programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies.听

Tyler School of Art and Architecture鈥檚 architecture and environmental design programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies.听

听(Master of Architecture)
听(Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture)
听(Master of Science in City and Regional Planning)
听(Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management)

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