ARTS 121 — Introduction to Art Therapy & Method
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: ENGL 060 or ENGL 100 This course provides an introduction to the art therapy profession. Students will learn about the interface of art and therapy as well as basic theory and application of the discipline through definitions, history, and basic elements within the field. Course topics will research major contributors to the field, what art therapists do and where art therapists work. Students will be able to identify the significance of art as a therapeutic agent and a springboard to non-verbal communication.