Art Therapy, B.F.A

About the Major

The B.F.A. in Art Therapy prepares students for graduate study in art therapy. The B.F.A. in Art Therapy attracts students who have a passion for both a studio concentration and Art Therapy. This degree includes coursework that is equivalent to the traditional B.F.A. in Art with a studio concentration combined with the coursework in Art Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology that is required for the B.A. Art Therapy. This course of study also assists students in making an informed choice regarding art therapy as a career. In addition to studio art and Art History requirements, students are required to take the Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology and Art Therapy. Students should meet with the Chair of the Department and their adviser about this degree. Our program allows students to:

• Develop studio art skills.
• Include pre-professional studies in the behavioral and social sciences.
• Meet the requirements of the American Art Therapy Association for graduate school entrance prerequisites.  

Adviser: Carole Loeffler

1. Submit the application.  Common Application  OR Coalition for College Application
2. Transcripts. Official High School Transcripts (in English). Original or certified true copy of the secondary school record with a literal translation in English performed by a licensed translator and signed in ink. The academic report should include a list of subjects studied, a qualitative rating on a course-by-course basis and an overall rating. 
    
3. Test Scores. International students must submit either SAT/ACT or Proof of English language proficiency meeting the following requirements.

Enrollment Management reserves the right to request proof of English Language proficiency of any student applying to the University.

For F-1 High School Students in the U.S.:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional.

International students may also be required to submit, when applicable:

• Official Secondary school leaving certificate or diploma
• Official Comprehensive national examinations (such as GCE, SSSCE and CXC exams)