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Pre-Art Therapy Advising

Pre-Art Therapy Advising

Help people with the power of creativity

The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) is the official governing body for professional art therapy programs and development. In order to become an art therapist, one must complete an AATA approved graduate art therapy program. The AATA approves schools' graduate art therapy programs on an individual basis. Unapproved schools cannot give out art therapy degrees. AATA does not dictate requirements for undergraduate programs, aside from recommending 18 credits in Studio Art, and 12 credits in Psychology which must include: an Abnormal Psychology course, a Cognitive or Social Development course, and an Introduction to Psychology course.

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Program Snapshot

School/Division
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Pre-Professional Advising
Pre-Art Therapy Advising

Facilities

All Alfred Facilities
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Science Center
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Myers Hall
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Herrick Memorial Library
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