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Overview
The art therapy area of concentration is a liberal arts-based program combining psychological principles and art-making to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through creative processes.
The art therapy area of concentration is not an established major within a particular discipline at UMN Morris. Rather, this area of concentration was developed by studio art faculty and psychology faculty who selected the academic curriculum and course requirements for it. To declare an art therapy area of concentration as your major, please reach out to one of the faculty associated with art therapy.
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
- PSY 1051. Introduction to Psychology (4 credits)
- IS 2303. Quantitative Research Methods (4 credits) or IS 2304. Qualitative Research Methods (4 credits) or PSY 2001. Research Methods in Psychology (4 credits)
- Interpreting the Visual World: An Introduction to Art History (4 credits)
- ARTS 1101. Studio Essentials: Observational Drawing (2 credits)
- ARTS 1103. Studio Essentials: Materials and Design (2 credits)
- ARTS 1104. Studio Essentials: Materials and Space (2 credits)
- ARTS 2602. Digital Fundamentals (2 credits)
- ARTS - 3 upper-level studio art courses in ceramics, sculpture, painting, printmaking, fibers, or drawing (12 credits)
- PSY 3313. Psychopathology (4 credits) or PSY 3314. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (4 credits)
- PSY 4101. Helping Relationships (4 credits) or PSY 4301. Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions (4 credits)
- PSY 2411. Lifespan Developmental Psychology (4 credits) or PSY 3401. Child Development (4 credits)
- PSY 3542. Multicultural Psychology (4 credits)
- HMSV 3001. Theory and Practice of Human Services (4 credits)
- HMSV 4102. Intro to Prof Conduct, Legal Constraints, Ethics in Human Services (2 credits)
- PSY 4896. Internship in Mental Health (4 credits) or IS 3796. Interdisciplinary Internship in the Helping Professions (4 credits)
Elective Courses
- MUS 1049. Introduction to American Popular Music (4 credits)
- MUS 2201W. Music, Ourselves, and Society (2 credits)
- PSY 3302. Personality (4 credits)
- TH 1101. The Theatre Experience: An Introduction (4 credits)
- TH 1111. Fundamentals of Acting (4 credits)
Student Learning Outcomes
By completing a degree in art therapy, you will be able to
- demonstrate a variety of art making skills with an understanding of the materials, processes, safe use of tools, and environmental stewardship;
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the major historical traditions and contemporary developments of art, including historical, social, and cultural contexts;
- apply knowledge of psychology to the spectrum of psychological phenomena related to behavior and mental processes and explain how the environment (ranging from biological to sociocultural) affects both;
- employ basic skills of intervention with individuals, families, groups, and/or organizations;
- identify and apply the ethics, values, and policies guiding human services practice; and
- explore the use of art therapy in an applied setting.
Costs and Scholarships
Costs at a Glance
The University of Minnesota Morris is a national public liberal arts college committed to making a high-quality education available to students from across the country. Expenses for housing, meals, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and personal expenditures can vary.
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Art Therapy Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of financial aid awarded to you and are often based on specific criteria, such as your major, GPA, or financial need.
Research and Engagement
Research Opportunities for Students
The Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) offers students an opportunity to present research plus scholarly and creative work. Types of presentations include posters, oral presentations, and short or abbreviated theatrical, dance, or musical performances.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.
The University of Minnesota Morris offers the Morris Academic Partnership (MAP) program, in which faculty select academically talented, qualified second-year and third-year students to assist them in scholarly and creative projects. Selected MAP students undertake assignments intended to enhance their intellectual competence and increase their interest in graduate or professional study.
Faculty
Jessica Larson
Discipline Coordinator, Studio Art
Curator of Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
