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Psychology meets art.
Art therapy utilizes creative techniques to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is an integrative mental health and human services profession in high-demand.
Combine your love of caring for others and creativity into the world of Art Therapy where you engaged with creative art making, psychology, and targeted art therapy courses to learn how to engaged with this highly interdisciplinary minor.
Our minor in Art Therapy prepares students for both professional and higher educational opportunities in the world of the therapeutic arts. It would serve as a useful companion to students working in the medical field, education, psychology, social work, art, and any other creative or human-centered area of study.
The Minor in Art Therapy at William Woods University includes 18 core course credits and 3 art elective credits.
Curriculum
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 18.00
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This course serves as an introduction to art therapy, including theory, use of materials, and interdisciplinary applications. credits:
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Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
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This course provides an overview of various art therapy methods. Students will explore models of situationally and developmentally appropriate practices, including variations that may occur with special learning needs and throughout lifespan development. credits:
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Methods in Art Therapy | 3 |
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An introduction to psychology as a scientific discipline surveying interpersonal behavior, personality development, intelligence, psychopathology, assessment, treatment, and research methodology. credits:
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General Psychology II -Q | 3 |
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the development of the individual across the lifespan. Students will learn how biological, social and psychological processes impact development. Students will be expected to apply developmental concepts to situations occurring in everyday life. Prerequisite – PSY102 or PSY105 credits:
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Lifespan Development | 3 |
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The study of the factors which lead an individual to pathological behavior, the types of abnormal behavior, and the current methods of therapy. Prerequisite – PSY102 or PSY105 credits:
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Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
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A comparison of various theories of counseling and psychotherapy with a focus on practical counseling techniques. Emphasis is placed on individual and group techniques which can be directly applied to educational and everyday settings. Prerequisite – PSY102 or PSY105 credits:
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Counseling | 3 |
Studio Art Elective - 3 Credits
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Students will study the elements and principles of composition as applied to two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. A wide range of materials and techniques will be covered. For non-art majors. (Lab fee) credits:
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Basic Design -X | 3 |
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A hands-on exploration of 3 dimensional media, materials, theory, and concepts. (Lab fee) credits:
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Sculpture I | 3 |
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A basic study of drawing techniques and concepts. (Lab fee) credits:
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Drawing I -X | 3 |
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This is an introduction to basic techniques of printmaking. Students will recognize basic types of printmaking and recall techniques of notable artists in the history of art. Students will reproduce various techniques demonstrated by the professor and show evidence of mastery in their own projects. (Lab fee) Prerequisites: ART 103 or ART105 or ART 110 credits:
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Printmaking I | 3 |
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An overview of processes and techniques, basic skill level. (Lab fee) credits:
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Fiber Arts I | 3 |
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Introduction to basic painting media, techniques, and theory through the use of still life, landscape, and the figure. (Lab fee) Prerequisite: ART110 credits:
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Painting I | 3 |
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This is an introduction to basic techniques of painting with water based paint. Students will recognize transparent watercolor, opaque watercolor, tempera and acrylic painting techniques of a variety of famous artists. The student will reproduce various techniques used by and demonstrated by the professors and show evidence of mastery in their own projects. (Lab fee) credits:
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Water-based Painting | 3 |
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Introduction to media and technique. Hand building, throwing and glazing will be covered. (Lab fee) credits:
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Ceramics I -X | 3 |
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This course offers an introduction to Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Students will learn to use these applications through the creation of content relevant to fields of design, art, marketing, and communications. credits:
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Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud -X | 3 |