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Degree Requirements
B.S. in Art Therapy
In addition to the specific requirements provided below for the B.S. in Art Therapy, all students must fulfill the Core Curriculum (47 credits) and Competency Requirements of LIU Post.
Art Department Requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
| ART 2, 3 Foundation Studio |
15 |
| ART 4 Computer Graphics |
3 |
| ART 11 or 12 Life Drawing |
3 |
| ART 13 Painting |
3 |
| ART 19 Photography |
3 |
| ART 21 Printmaking |
3 |
| ART 31 Ceramics |
3 |
| ART 35 Sculpture |
3 |
| ART 59 Western Survey of Art I |
3 |
| ART 60 Western Survey of Art II |
3 |
| Subtotal |
42 |
Art Therapy Requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
| ARTH 1 Introduction to Art Therapy |
3 |
| ARTH 2 Art Therapy Theories for the Handicapped |
3 |
| ARTH 3 Art Therapy Workshop: Clinical Methods |
3 |
| ARTH 4 Art Therapy Practicum I: Child-Adolescent |
3 |
| ARTH 5 Art Therapy Practicum II: Adult-Geriatric |
3 |
| ARTH 6 Art Therapy Res. Sem. I |
2 |
| ARTH 7 Art Therapy Res. Sem. II |
2 |
| Subtotal |
19 |
Psychology Requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
| PSY 25 Child Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 26 Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 63 Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 64 Systems and Theories of Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSY 65 Humanistic Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 70 Adulthood and Aging |
2 |
| Subtotal |
18 |
School of the Arts Requirement
Electives
| Courses |
Credits |
| Depending upon competencies |
0-6 |
Total Credits: 129
*In addition, a maximum of 7 credits may be needed to further satisfy Core Requirements not fulfilled by the successful completion of the competency exams or workshops.