Marian University has one of the oldest undergraduate art therapy programs in the Midwest. Art therapists work with other mental health professionals in both diagnostic and treatment capacities. The program is designed for students who want to pursue graduate work and can combine the disciplines of fine arts and psychology. Students in this program must earn either a minor or a second major in psychology. Students interested in pursuing this program must be interviewed and accepted by both the Department of Visual Arts and the Department of Psychology. The curriculum is based upon the recommendations of the American Art Therapy Association and internships are arranged for qualified students in local health care facilities.
For More Information, Contact
Jamie Higgs, Ph.D.
jhiggs@marian.edu
liberalarts@marian.edu
317.955.6432
Requirements
Concentrations
A concentration offers the art major the opportunity to focus in one of three professional areas. To gain admission to an art concentration, a student must demonstrate a level of interest and aptitude necessary for potential success in the profession. Students wishing to concentrate in art therapy, fine art studio, or graphic design must be reviewed and approved by the art department chairperson and a faculty member with expertise in the chosen area. Students are reviewed after they have completed the four foundation courses—ART 104, 106 or 109, 201, 206—plus additional requirements specified in the concentration.
Concentration in Art Therapy
Students may enter the art therapy concentration after completing 104, 106 or 109, 201, 206, and PSY 101 level with a grade of “C” or higher in each of the classes. This concentration includes the B.A. art major with the following additional art courses: 105, 370, and 461. Art therapy requires a minor in psychology including PSY 101, 220, 230, and 335. Two credits of SOC 100 are required. This curriculum is based on the recommendations of the American Art Therapy Association.
