Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy
Degree Requirements for the BA in Art Therapy
The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit with a 2.0 GPA.
University Requirements
Students must complete the requirements of the General Education (GenEd) program (32 credits).
- Summer or semester study abroad will satisfy the GenEd Global/World Society (GG) requirement.
- Successful completion (minimum grade of C-) in both FDPR 1511 and ARTH 1156 will waive the GenEd Arts (GA) requirement.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple University as part of the major. Writing-intensive courses are identified by the last two digits of the course number (xx96, xx97, xx98). These courses are also identified by the Course Attribute of "WI."
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must complete the second level of a foreign language (4-8 credits).
Major Requirements
ARTT 2011, ARTT 3004, ARTE 3202 and ARTT 4289 must be completed with a C or better to fulfill major requirements.
Students will be expected to complete a portfolio of artwork that shows advanced skills in at least one studio area.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Requirements | ||
| CART 3011 | Introductory Seminar in Community Arts | 3 |
| or CART 3911 | Honors Introductory Seminar in Community Arts | |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | 3 |
| ART 2501 | Painting | 3 |
| or ART 2503 | Painting | |
| or ART 2506 | Painting Workshop | |
| ART 2201 | Introduction to Fibers and Material Studies | 3 |
| or ART 1201 | Introduction to Fibers for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | |
| ART 2702 | Survey of Etching and Relief | 3 |
| ART 2101 | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| or ART 1101 | Introduction to Beginning Ceramics for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | |
| ART 2601 | Photo I: Digital | 3 |
| or ART 2602 | Digital Imaging | |
| or ART 2603 | Photo I: Digital | |
| or ART 2604 | Introduction to Photography (Online Digital Course) | |
| Studio Elective 3000+ level | 3 | |
| Art Therapy Requirements | ||
| ARTT 2011 | Creative Process in Art Therapy | 3 |
| ARTT 3004 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
| ARTE 3202 | Teaching Artists | 3 |
| ARTT 4289 | Field Work in Art Therapy | 4 |
| Art History Requirements | ||
| ARTH 1155 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| or ARTH 1955 | Honors Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | |
| ARTH 1156 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | 3 |
| or ARTH 1956 | Honors Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | |
| Art History Writing Intensive courses | 8 | |
| Psychology Requirements | ||
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2201 | Foundations of Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 2103 | Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 69 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation and the availability of courses, your academic plan may look different. Please be sure to check your plan with your academic advisor.
Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| ARTH 1155 or 1955 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing1 | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CART 3011 or 3911 | Introductory Seminar in Community Arts | 3 |
| ARTH 1156 or 1956 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTT 3004 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics | ||
| Introduction to Beginning Ceramics for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Photo I: Digital | ||
| Digital Imaging | ||
| Photo I: Digital | ||
| Introduction to Photography (Online Digital Course) | ||
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTT 2011 | Creative Process in Art Therapy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Fibers and Material Studies | ||
| Introduction to Fibers for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Language Requirement - Second Level2 | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 2201 | Foundations of Psychopathology | 3 |
| ARTE 3202 | Teaching Artists | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting | ||
| Painting | ||
| Painting Workshop | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2702 | Survey of Etching and Relief | 3 |
| PSY 2103 | Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Art History Writing Intensive | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Studio Elective3 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Art History Writing Intensive | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTT 4289 | Field Work in Art Therapy | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
| 1 | These 2 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Arts category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 2 | If second level language (1002) is not required as determined by placement testing, these credits must be taken as academic elective. |
| 3 | Students must take a 3000 level studio course or higher in order to build advanced skills in at least one studio area. |
Please Note: An approved study abroad program will waive the GenEd Global/World Society (GG) requirement. Art Therapy majors interested in studying abroad should consult with an academic advisor to discuss how a semester or a summer program fits in the program to remain on track for graduation.