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B.A. in Art Therapy
B.A. in Art Therapy

B.A. in Art Therapy

  • ID:UT10010
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)

  • Essay written in English.

  • A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.

English Requirements

  • TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.

  • IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.

  • DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

  • Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.

Other Requirements

The following documents should be submitted:

  • Completed application

  • Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)

  • $40 nonrefundable application fee

  • SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*

  • Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)

  • Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)

Course Information

The University of Tampa's B.A. in Art Therapy is a well-rounded educational experience that immerses students in the theory and practice of therapeutic arts. Students learn how to use the creation of art to resolve emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness and personal growth through education, rehabilitation and psychotherapy. Art therapy incorporates psychology, art and therapeutic techniques to provide a creative alternative to conventional therapies.

Students learn art applications, techniques and assessments to connect with people who struggle with verbalizing their feelings to help them cope in daily functioning. They engage in experiential learning through an internship program, which offers the opportunity to work with children or adults in a variety of service sites, including:

  • The Centre 4 Girls

  • Focus Academy

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

  • Tampa General Hospital

  • Creative Clay and Pyramid Inc.

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Topics of Study

  • drawing

  • ceramics

  • painting

  • sculpture

  • printmaking

  • art history

  • children's art

  • adolescent art

  • general psychology

  • child psychology

  • statistics and experimental methods

  • theories of personality

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

To become a registered art therapist, the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) has determined that one must possess a master’s degree from an AATA-accredited program. Entry into such a graduate program is normally based upon three criteria: (1) art skills evidenced by studio coursework and portfolio, (2) coursework in the behavioral sciences, particularly psychology and (3) clinical or community experience such as practicums, volunteer work or professional work in the social sciences. UT’s B.A. in Art Therapy is designed to prepare students to enter an accredited master’s degree program and/or explore other wellness-related careers. Graduates from UT’s art therapy program have gone on to successfully complete master’s programs that are accredited by the American Art Therapy Association, at colleges including Florida State University, Marywood University and George Washington University.

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Student Health Fee: 450 $ per year

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