A completed application form.
An official secondary school transcript or GED certificate.
The official final high school transcript, indicating proof of graduation must be submitted before a student is able to attend classes.
Optional items:
An essay of 200 words or more on why you would like to earn a degree at Seton Hill.
Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor or one recommendation form. Additional recommendations are welcome and may represent other sources.
Official score reports from either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT test (American College Testing Program). (Information about Test Optional alternative.)
A transcript evaluation from the World Education Services (WES).
Proof of English proficiency
TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (Internet based).
IELTS score of 6.0.
Completion of 30 semester hours at a U.S. university.
Completion of an ESL program.
SAT score of at least a 470 on the critical reading section.
ACT composite score of 20 or higher.
Duolingo score of at least 100.
In Seton Hill’s Art Therapy Program, you will use your creative process to communicate, express yourself and grow. You will learn to combine art and psychology to make a difference in the world, by nurturing the creative expression of others. This preprofessional major prepares you for graduate study in art therapy or other helping professions. (You can also prepare for work as an art facilitator in community-based settings if graduate school is not your aim.)
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Art Therapy Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts
SAR 105 - History of Western Art I (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 110 - History of Western Art II (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 115 - Drawing (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 116 - Figure Drawing (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 120 - 2-D Design (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 121 - 3-D Design (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 202 - Sophomore Review (Art) 0 Credit(s)
SAR 205 - Twentieth Century Art I (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 210 - Twentieth Century Art II (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 225 - Clay (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 255 - Painting (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAR 480 - Prof. Practice for Visual Arts (Art) 3 Credit(s)
SAT 105 - Creative Connections (Art Therapy) 3 Credit(s)
SAT 205 - Introduction to Visual Art Therapy (Art Therapy) 3 Credit(s)
SAT 210 - Arts for Community Change (Art Therapy) 3 Credit(s)
SAT 305 - Art with Diverse Groups (Art Therapy) 3 Credit(s)
SAT 420 - Field Work (Art Therapy) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 110 - Introductory Psychology (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 225 - Infancy,Childhood,Adolescence & Lab (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 235 - Adult Development (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 270 - Introduction to Counseling (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 280 - Abnormal Psychology (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
SPY 370 - Personality Theory (Psychology) 3 Credit(s)
4 credits from:
SAR 325 - Intermediate Clay (Art) 4 Credit(s)
SAR 355 - Intermediate Painting (Art) 4 Credit(s)
Total credits: 70
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, therapy jobs are expected to continue increasing steadily, with an annual salary between $30,000 and $80,000. Students in this major who do not plan to go on to graduate school (or do not wish to do so right away) can explore a community arts focus, and learn to use the arts to address social concerns.
Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you, your professors and local, regional and national employers to prepare you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services that you need - as a student and after you graduate.
InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD
