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BA (Hons) Art Therapy

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Through the study of art therapy, your talents in the visual arts and your compassion for others will go hand in hand. Explore multiple ways to bring about healing and help many reach their full potential through art.

Our small class sizes will bring you in-depth, hands-on insight into the field of art therapy. Our professional faculty will guide you through real-time events and social situations. You will have the opportunity to interact with individuals in guided settings to experience the power of co-creating within an art therapy context. Whether you wish to use your garnered knowledge for education, medicine, geriatrics, private practice or graduate school, you will be well-equipped for the field.

All students wishing to study in the Department of Visual Arts must submit a portfolio of work for review. These portfolios allow our faculty to evaluate your skill level and ability before you begin the program. 

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

69

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Specific courses required in art (51 hours)

Foundation courses:

  • AR 1033 - Foundation Studio I

  • AR 1043 - Foundation Studio II

  • AR 1053 - Foundation Studio III

  • AR 1213 - Color Theory

  • AR 1513 - Conceptualization and Presentation

  • AR 1723 - New Media Studio

12 hours of tier two studio courses:

  • AR 2253 - Printmaking I

  • AR 2233 - Sculpture I

  • AR 2313 - Digital Photography I

  • AR 2613 - Painting I

12 hours of art history & theory:

  • AR 3133 - Art Theory

  • AR 4813 - Survey of History of Art I

  • AR 4823 - Survey of History of Art II

  • AR 4843 - Art Since 1940

Choice of 9 hours of studio art electives


Specific courses required in psychology (18 hours):

  • PS 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (must be taken prior to beginning this minor)

  • PS 2423 - Life Span Development

  • PS 2503 - Behavioral Statistics

  • PS 3413 - Social Psychology

  • PS 3463 - Personality Theories

  • PS 3513 - Drugs and Behavior

  • PS 4423 - Abnormal Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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