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Major Overview for Art Therapy/Therapist

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Overview for Art Therapy/Therapist

A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical disorders. Includes instruction in art, history and theory of art therapy, art therapeutic techniques, psychopathology, patient assessment and diagnosis, cultural diversity issues, legal and ethical practice issues, and professional standards and regulations.

Careers for Art Therapy/Therapist Majors

A major in Art Therapy/Therapist is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Art Therapy/Therapist

Top 22 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Art Therapy/Therapist among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
13
(3.5%)
Minimally Selective$35,400
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
12
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$35,015
Capital University
Columbus, OH
6
(0.9%)
Minimally Selective$34,140
Edgewood College
Madison, WI
6
(1.6%)
Minimally Selective$26,415
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
5
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$38,580
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA
5
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$30,676
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
5
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$38,330
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI
5
(2.5%)
$26,400
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
4
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$33,986
Long Island University-C W Post Campus
Brookville, NY
4
(0.5%)
Most Selective$35,937
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.