Top 10 Reasons to Major in Art Therapy at Springfield College
- Specialized Courses
Art therapy and art education students take specialized courses that emphasize working with many different populations in the field. - Experienced Faculty
All of our faculty members have experience in the art therapy and art education fields and can provide students with a wealth of knowledge and practical application. - Flexibility
As part of the art therapy major, students they can double major or minor in related academic areas. - Practical Application
Every student is required to complete a pre-practicum and practicum where they had a professional and gain experience in educational or wellness-focused settings. - Graduate School Opportunity
After graduation, undergraduate art therapy students can apply to the Springfield College graduate art therapy/counseling program in order to meet the educational requirements for registration and board certification as an art therapist. Learn more about what our graduates go on to do. - Personal Attention
Small class size allows for individual attention and mentoring by caring faculty members. - Expressive Environment
Art therapy students are encouraged to express themselves through the creation of art and have the chance to create art in almost all art therapy-based classes. - Informative and Interesting Guest Lectures
Students have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and workshops with leaders, innovators, and pioneers in the field of art therapy and art education. - Art Materials Supplied
After a minimal initial purchase of required art supplies, the department will provide the remainder of the supplies for student art, art therapy, and art education classes. - Open Art Studies
Classes are held in large art studios that promote collaborative creative engagement.