The Art Therapy program offered by Lesley University prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of human services settings, such as social service agencies, childcare programs or specialized school programs, and other community settings. It is also designed to prepare students for entry into a professional Master's degree program in Art Therapy and/or Expressive Art Therapies. This major combines pre-professional courses in the human services with substantial coursework in psychology and art. Students will complete over 400 hours in the field.
To successfully meet the requirements of the Art Therapy major, students will:
- develop values that integrate the identity of a visual artist and that of a helping professional.
- integrate the concepts of art therapy within a context of the helping profession, through engagement in experiential learning.
- be able to critically analyze social science research to enhance their development within the field of art therapy.
- demonstrate an understanding of normal and abnormal psychological development.
- display a capacity to utilize multicultural perspectives in their approach to understanding art therapy practice.
Careers
The field of mental health counseling is expanding rapidly, making this an exciting time to pursue this area of study. Common job titles for people with bachelor's degrees in art therapy include:
- Mental Health Therapist
- Activity Therapist
- Creative Therapist
- Art Therapist
- Recreation Therapist
- Mental Health Specialist
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