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Art Therapy

Minor
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Gain valuable skills in creativity, empathy, and therapeutic communication

Why study art therapy?

Studying art therapy provides an approach using the creative process with therapeutic techniques to enhance well-being, and/or promote healing. It is used to address a wide range of issues, from managing stress and anxiety to working through trauma or developing social skills. Art therapy can be used with people of all ages. The minor can enhance chosen career options or prepare students for graduate programs in art therapy.

HU former student.
Chloe Solms
Studio Artist, Studio Art

Huntington University’s Department of Art & Design prepared me to continue to try new things and dig deeper as an artist. I worked with new mediums and learned methods that I constantly use in and outside of the studio.

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Art Therapy Curriculum

Art therapy is a growing field that blends art and mental health. It is ideal for students in art, psychology, and related fields.

18 credit hours in total:

  • 9 credits in studio art
  • 6 credits in psychology
  • 3 credits in art therapy
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  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Retirement communities
  • Private practice
  • Veterans clinics
  • Community centers
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Meet the Faculty & Staff

Barb Michel
Department Chair and Professor of Art
Yue Wang
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Taylor Legg
Adjunct Instructor
Jonathan Molvik
Adjunct Instructor
Rachel Buse
Adjunct Instructor
Ginger Davis
Adjunct Instructor
Jason Mitten
Director of the Robert E. Wilson Gallery

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