Top 10 Reasons to Major in Art Therapy at Springfield College
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Specialized Courses
Art therapy and art education students take specialized courses that emphasize working with many different populations in the field. -
Experienced Faculty
All of our faculty members have experience in the art therapy and art education fields and can provide students with a wealth of knowledge and practical application. -
Flexibility
As part of the art therapy major, students they can double major or minor in related academic areas. -
Practical Application
Every student is required to complete a pre-practicum and practicum where they had a professional and gain experience in educational or wellness-focused settings. -
Graduate School Opportunity
After graduation, undergraduate art therapy students can apply to the Springfield College graduate art therapy/counseling program in order to meet the educational requirements for registration and board certification as an art therapist. Learn more about what our graduates go on to do. -
Personal Attention
Small class size allows for individual attention and mentoring by caring faculty members. -
Expressive Environment
Art therapy students are encouraged to express themselves through the creation of art and have the chance to create art in almost all art therapy-based classes. -
Informative and Interesting Guest Lectures
Students have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and workshops with leaders, innovators, and pioneers in the field of art therapy and art education. -
Art Materials Supplied
After a minimal initial purchase of required art supplies, the department will provide the remainder of the supplies for student art, art therapy, and art education classes. -
Open Art Studies
Classes are held in large art studios that promote collaborative creative engagement.