Art Therapy
Make a difference in people’s lives by using art to help them cope with their emotional and mental health issues.
Why Earn a Minor in Art Therapy?
This minor is useful for preparing art or psychology majors interested in pursuing graduate training in art therapy, a requirement for both licensure and practice.
Why Minor in Art Therapy at Adelphi?
- Our small classes mean you’ll receive personalized attention as you work closely with dedicated experts.
- This is one of the few programs on Long Island to combine coursework in fine arts and psychology with classes that explicitly deal with the intersection of art and mental health and using art as part of the healing process.
阿德尔菲为我的艺术治疗事业提供了一块跳板。我有一些了不起的教授，他们真正地把我从我的舒适区推出来。我获得了艺术工作室的学士学位，同时也取得了心理学的先决条件。我一直热爱艺术和心理学，能够通过我的热情帮助别人是非常值得的。
Christina Lisi ’11BFA in Studio Art, Licensed Creative Art Therapist (LCAT) at NYC Health + Hospitals, Correctional Health Services (Rikers Island)
Program Info
This interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the recommendations of the American Art Therapy Association. Courses include General Psychology, Drawing and Healing and the Arts.
Application Requirements
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College– fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars– preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad– providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
Awards & Recognition
