Art Therapy Minor
Contact
Michael Cripps
Director, School of Arts and Humanities
mcripps@une.edu
Christina Leclerc, PhD
Assistant Academic Director, School of Psychology and Brain Sciences
cleclerc1@une.edu
Minor Description
The School of Psychology and Brain Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities jointly offer a Minor in Art Therapy.
Art therapy is a growing field due to the increasing awareness of the importance of mental health and the demand for diverse therapeutic modalities. Combining principles of psychology, art, and creative processes, art therapy promotes healing and overall well-being for individuals facing mental and physical challenges.
The minor provides a basic foundation for continued study or for work in community art programs and organizations where art is used as part of the therapeutic process.
The permission of the Director or their designee in either the School of Psychology and Brain Sciences or the School of Arts and Humanities is required.
Transfer Credit
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Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.
Curricular Requirements
A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at UNE may minor in Art Therapy with the approval of the Director of the School of Art and Humanities or the School of Psychology and Brain Sciences. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. To ensure that each credential represents a substantive and independent program of study, overlap between majors and minors, including core requirements, should be kept to a minimum (i.e., no more than 50% overlap).
The minor in Art Therapy requires a total of 21 credits (twelve from Psychology and nine from the Arts) with a minimum grade of C- in each course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| PSY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 410 | Theory/Res/Pract Couns Psych | 3 |
| PSY 430 | Intro to Art Therapy | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Watercolor | ||
| Photography | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Elements of Acting | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Three Dimensional Fundamentals | ||
| Printmaking | ||
| Drawing & Design Fundamentals | ||
| The Painted Book | ||
| Topics in Art (any media) | ||
| Color Digital Photography | ||
| Digital Animation | ||
| The Painted Book 3D | ||
| African Drumming Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
In the event that the above courses have been taken to fulfill requirements for the Art Education Major or an Art Minor, students will be required to take nine credits from the following options:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate Courses | ||
| ART 102 | Photography | 3 |
| ART 114 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 199 | Topics in Art | 3 |
| ART 214 | Color Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 230 | Graphic Design | 3 |