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2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art Therapy
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(130 semester hours; 138–139 with education licensure) Requirements are subject to change.
Graduates in this major have the professional preparation necessary to work with
people of all ages with varying degrees of functional or organic impairment, as
well as with traditional populations in schools. Through art therapy, the therapist
provides an opportunity for nonverbal expression and communication, which can
promote a reconciliation of emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness and
personal growth.
Graduates are prepared for work in a variety of settings, including psychiatric
hospitals and clinics, community mental health centers, geriatric centers, drug
and alcohol clinics, nursing homes, halfway houses, prisons, and special needs
schools. Some may choose to work in private or public schools and institutions
for emotional problems, learning differences, developmental delays, brain damage,
deafness, vision impairments, physically challenged, and disabled children.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a graduate program in the
art therapy field, as students wishing to become registered art therapists by
the American Art Therapy Association must obtain a graduate degree. Students majoring
in art therapy may also seek licensure as a teacher of visual arts (PreK- 8, 5-12).
For more information about the art therapy major contact Dr. Simone Alter-Muri
at (413) 748-3752 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.
General Education Program - 41–44 s.h. in addition to courses taken for the major.
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I. General Education Program
To integrate the humanics philosophy into their lives, Springfield College students
engage in the search for knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of values
through a variety of courses in the sciences and humanities. In addition to those
General Education courses, students must complete 6 s.h. of Writing-Across-the-Curriculum
(WAC) courses. For more information see the General Education Program and WAC courses. In the major requirements listed below, selected courses which fulfill General
Education categories are marked with an asterisk; selected WAC courses are marked
with a “W”. II. Art Requirements (29-30 s.h.)
- ARTS ___ Advanced Studio in Arts Credits: 3 s.h.
III. Art Therapy (and/or Art Education) Requirements
(43-44 s.h. for general majors, 34 s.h. for teacher licensure students) In addition, select one of the following courses:
In addition, select one of the following courses: IV. Electives
Art therapy majors must complete 13–17 s.h. of electives to total 130 s.h. The
art therapy/art education program requires 138–139 s.h. to complete, so no electives
are necessary. V. Optional Teacher of Visual Arts Licensure Program
Art therapy majors may elect to seek licensure as a teacher of visual arts (grades
PreK–8 and/or 5–12). Advisement is provided by a member of the Visual and Performing
Arts faculty and a member of the Education Department. Students seeking licensure
should begin their program upon their admission to the College, but in order to
be considered teacher candidates and to complete the professional preparation
requirements, they must apply for official admission to the teacher preparation
program and be accepted. Application to the teacher preparation program typically
occurs prior to the junior year. Students seeking licensure must complete the
requirements for the major and the additional requirements listed below. Special Requirements for Licensure Students
(these courses can also fulfill requirements for the art therapy major) Additional Arts Requirements for Licensure Students (6 s.h.)
Teacher Licensure Requirements (22 s.h.)
In addition, a total of 14 s.h. from the following practicum options:
VI. Program Standards
In order to achieve advanced standing and be eligible for advanced courses
and fieldwork experience, all art therapy majors must have a record of demonstrating
standards of professional competency related to attendance, preparation, academic
honesty, creativity, maturity, professional behavior, empathy toward others,
aptitude, and aesthetic awareness. Students must also meet the following academic
standards:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.500.
- A 2.500 GPA in all program requirements.
- A grade of C or better in all ARTS or ATPY courses.
Once met, standards for advanced standing must be maintained to continue in
the major. Students who do not achieve advanced standing by their 90th semester
hour must change to another major. If the standards are eventually met, the
student may petition the department’s Appraisal and Retention Committee
to be readmitted.More information about advanced standing standards and the
process to apply is available from the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
VII. Sample Program By Year
The program listed below is a sample—courses are not guaranteed to be offered
during the semester or year listed. It is the student’s responsibility to insure
that all requirements are met on a timely basis and that needed prerequisite courses
are completed before taking upper-level requirements; therefore, they should consult
carefully with an advisor when planning their program. Students must average a
minimum of 16.25 s.h. a semester to complete this program in four years (16.75
for licensure students).
In addition to the courses identified below, the following General Education
categories need to be fulfilled for this major: Natural Science, Mathematics,
Computer Science, Health, Physical Education, Literature, Second Language/Culture,
History, Social Science, Philosophy, and Religion. Non-licensure students will
also need to fulfill the Social Justice category.
Courses marked with an * fulfill or partially fulfill an General Education category.
Courses marked with a w may fulfill a WAC requirement, depending on the year taken.
A. Sample First Year
All art therapy majors:
- General Education courses, to total at least 33 s.h. for the year.
In addition, for teacher licensure students:
B. Sample Second Year
All art therapy majors:
- General Education courses, to total at least 33 s.h. for the year.
- ARTS Art history selective Credits: 2-3 s.h.
In addition, one of the following courses:
In addition for teacher licensure students
C. Sample Third Year
All art therapy majors:
- General Education courses and/or electives (for non-licensure students) to total
at least 33 s.h. for the year.
- ARTS ___ Art history selective Credits: 2-3 s.h.
- ARTS ___ Advanced Studio in Arts Credits: 3 s.h.
In addition, for teacher licensure students:
D. Sample Fourth Year
- Any uncompleted General Education courses, program requirements, and/or electives
to complete a minimum of 130 s.h.
In addition, for teacher licensure students:
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