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Heal Through Art

The Art Therapy co-major explores connections between art production, methods of guiding art experiences with all ages of people, and an understanding of human behaviors.

Art therapy uses the art process and the therapeutic relationship between the client and art therapist to process trauma, enhance self-esteem, improve relational abilities, decrease anxiety/depression, and increase an overall enhanced sense of well-being.

This program will prepare you to apply to art therapy graduate programs.

**Check state licensure requirements for public school contexts.

Eligibility

Students must be currently enrolled in and complete another major at Miami University; the co-major complements the primary major. There is no specific degree designation for the co-major; students receive the designation of their primary major.

A minimum overall 2.0 GPA is required for courses in the minor or co-major. All courses must be taken for a letter grade (not credit/no credit).

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Art Therapy Curriculum and Courses

The art therapy co-major builds upon the foundation of three lateral, human-centered perspectives significant to the field of art therapy: art studio, art education, and psychology. Students will explore connections between art production, methods of facilitating art experiences with people across the lifespan, and an understanding of human behaviors. The co-major curriculum provides students with an interest in art therapy with additional skills and competencies from more in-depth coursework. Advanced coursework in both a 2D studio area and a 3D studio area is required.

  • ART 111 Visual Fundamentals: Design and Composition
  • ART 195 Facilitating Art Experiences
  • PSY 221 Social Psychology
  • PSY 241 Personality
  • PSY 271 Survey of Perception, Action, and Cognition
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Career Options in Art Therapy

These skills are applicable to any setting that employs helping professions, including hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, domestic violence shelters, geriatric facilities, psychiatric facilities, residential facilities, day programs for developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness, etc. Students who pursue and complete a master’s degree in art therapy will be eligible for mental health licensure in their state, which grants the ability then to have four broad career opportunities (Art Therapist, Art Educator*, Counselor, and Artist).

I was hooked by the idea of using the artistic process to help others. Individuals who might not have words to define what they’re experiencing are able to share and articulate their emotions, feelings, or trauma.

Emily Allbery ’12

Art Therapist, Riley Hospital for Children

Facts and Stats

Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.

90%

First-to-second year retention

Miami University Data

12th

Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate

Miami University OIRE

95%

of 2021 CCA graduates employed or pursuing advanced degrees within six months of graduation

Miami University Data

Pair Your Art Therapy Co-Major With the Perfect Major

Explore a wide range of majors that complement your co-major. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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Stephanie Danker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Art Education/Lead Department Advisor of Art
Department of Art
Art Building 202
400 S. Patterson Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056

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