Top 10 Reasons to Major in Art Therapy at Springfield College

1. Specialized Courses
   Art therapy and art education students take specialized courses that emphasize working with many different populations in the field.
2. 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.
3. Flexibility
   As part of the art therapy major, students they can double major or minor in related academic areas. 
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Personal Attention
   Small class size allows for individual attention and mentoring by caring faculty members.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Open Art Studies
    Classes are held in large art studios that promote collaborative creative engagement.

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