Double Major in Art and Psychology
with Art Therapy Concentration

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For students interested in a later career in art therapy, the department offers a double major in art and psychology with an art therapy concentration in conjunction with the Department of Art. With the exception of art education majors, all B.A. students must complete at least one upper-level course in the area of study chosen for their senior thesis exhibit. For example, Both Painting I and Painting II are required for students presenting painted works for their senior thesis exhibit.

Note that the Double Major in Art and Psychology with Art Therapy Concentration is designed to provide a strong preparatory base for graduate study in art therapy and meets the educational requirements for entry into Caldwell’s graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an art therapy concentration. Registration and practice as an art therapist requires master’s level preparation. Qualified undergraduates in the double major with Art Therapy Concentration may also take advantage of the opportunity to pursue their M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an art therapy concentration in an accelerated manner through the Combined B.A./M.A. program.

Statement of Outcomes Assessment

JUNIOR COMPREHENSIVE 1 credit
In the junior year students are required to execute independently a series of works that demonstrate proficiency in various media. All art faculty evaluate students in a group critique. An evaluation of each individual student is made jointly by the department. Areas of weakness are addressed and students may be required to repeat a project. Students may be required to do additional coursework if skill or understanding in a particular area(s) is insufficient. Junior Project students may not go on to enroll in the Senior Thesis Exhibit until all studies for the Junior Project and any remedial coursework are satisfactorily completed. Students should have taken the following courses prior to their junior year: AR 111 Drawing I, AR 200 2D Design and Color Theory, AR 118 3D Design and AR 280 Painting I.

It is strongly recommended that students take this course in the fall semester

SENIOR SEMINAR 2 credits
In the fall semester of senior year all seniors are required to enroll in the Senior Seminar. Students are required to research a contemporary artist of their choice who makes work that relates to the student’s area of interest. Students must also write a detailed proposal for their senior thesis exhibition which takes place in the spring semester of their senior year. A grade of C is required to pass. Course may be retaken the following fall if not passed. This course may not be taken if a student has failed the Junior Comprehensive.

B.A. SENIOR EXHIBIT 2 credits
In the spring semester a group exhibition is scheduled for three to four students at one time. Each student is designated a gallery area in which to mount a selection of works specifically and independently developed for this exhibit. B.A. students must complete at least one upper-level course in the area of study chosen for their Senior Thesis Exhibit. For example: Both Painting I and Painting II are required for students presenting painted works for their Senior Thesis Exhibit. The full-time faculty meets with the students to critique the installation and the work of each individual. The session follows the procedures outlined for the B.F.A. critique session.

The B.A. exhibit may not be taken if a student has not received a grade of C or above in the senior seminar or minor program

For outcomes assessment in Psychology please visit the Department webpage

Courses

Requirements for Double Majors in Art & Psychology with an Art Therapy Concentration

Art Courses

AH 212

World Art I

AH 214

Modern Art

AH 215

World Art II

AR 111

Drawing I

AR 118

3D Design

AR 200

2D Design and Color

AR 220

Digital Art I

AR 227

Life Drawing

AR 250

Sculpture I

AR 280

Painting I

AR 310

Junior Comprehensive

AR 455

Senior Seminar

AR 465

B.A. Senior Exhibition

AT 230

Introduction to Art Therapy

AT 310

Art Therapy Methods

AT 320

Art Therapy In Practice

One additional studio course 300-level or above in chosen area of study

Psychology Courses

Required Psychology Courses

PS 101

General Psychology

PS 208

Psychological Statistics

PS 213

Writing in Psychology

PS 402

Experimental Psychology

PS 425

Psychology Capstone

Select 2 courses from Psychology Cluster 1 (6 credits)

PS 304

Biopsychology

PS 323

Sensation and Perception

PS 326

Cognitive Psychology

OR

PS 328

Psychology of Learning

Select 1 course from Psychology Cluster 2 (3 credits)

PSCL2

Psychology Cluster 2

Courses	x
PS 215 Human Sexuality	3
PS 235 Psychology of Women	3
PS 261 Interpersonal Relations	3
PS 314 Social Psychology	3
PS 318 Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
PS 321 Human Motivation	3
PS 336 Positive Psychology	3

Select 1 course from Psychology Cluster 3 (3 credits)

PSCL3

Psychology Cluster 3

Courses	x
PS 201 Human Growth and Development	3
PS 209 Prenatal and Infant Psychology	3
PS 211 Child Psychology	3
PS 216 Adolescent Psychology	3
PS 306 Psychology of Adulthood	3

Select 1 course from Psychology Cluster 4 (3 credits)

PS 309

Psychopathology

OR

PS 210

Child Psychopathology

Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.

Total Credits 120

Combined B.A./M.A. Program Admission Requirements

Community Mental Health and Wellness Services
The Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center

The Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center is located on the Caldwell University campus. The Center is a training facility partnered with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy concentration graduate education program, providing confidential, quality services. Members of the local community can access treatment for personal growth or for mental health conditions in group and individual formats. Services to the local community are provided by credentialed mental health counselors with art therapy training and advanced master’s students under the supervision of program faculty.