Art Therapy (BA)

Art Therapy (BA) is a Bachelor program taught at Marywood University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy (BA) at Marywood University prepares students for the human service profession of art therapy. Students build a foundation in studio art, behavioral sciences, and social sciences, with emphasis on artistic development and skills needed to serve others. The program focuses on art-making, the healing and therapeutic qualities of art, and studio skills alongside knowledge of behavioral and social sciences.

Training includes supervised internships that provide hands-on experience in mental health organizations, schools, skilled nursing centers, and community agencies. Students can also learn directly about sandtray and sandplay through the sandtray room, where they incorporate miniature figures and sand into therapy. The BA requires 120 total credit hours, and art therapy applicants submit a digital portfolio to the Art Department.

The minimum requirements for admission in Art Therapy (BA) at Marywood University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Marywood University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Marywood University as pre-requiste for admission in Art Therapy (BA).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.marywood.edu/academics/visual-performing-arts/departments/art/programs/art-therapy-ba

• Licensed art therapists in healthcare, education, and community settings

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.