Bachelor in Art Therapy/Therapist (Bachelor's)

Taylor University is a Christian liberal arts university in Upland, Indiana, and one of the oldest Christian universities in the United States. Its professional focus connects study with hands-on learning, leadership, service, and purpose-driven ventures. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports creative ideas, while alumni examples include Avery Amstutz, who runs Byway Coffee, a mobile coffee shop. Ninety-nine percent of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

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Students create artwork in 2D and 3D mediums as part of studio courses to develop skills for therapeutic practice. They take psychology courses to build theoretical and practical knowledge of mental health. The programme includes a practicum where students observe professional art therapists in real-world settings. This pre-professional degree prepares students for graduate study in art therapy.

Focus areas include Art therapy practice, Mental health, 2D and 3D art mediums, Research and statistical analysis, Trauma and grief support, Neurodivergent populations.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits distributed across studio art, psychology, and art therapy courses. Students complete a practicum and take courses in research methods and statistical analysis to prepare for graduate study.

Graduates pursue further study to become licensed art therapists, counselors, or expressive arts therapists in clinical, educational, or community settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are mentioned. Required documents include a completed application and official transcripts.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.