Program: Art, Pre-Art Therapy Emphasis BA - Andrews University

May 03, 2025

2013-2014

The BA: Art is a liberal arts degree that relates broad intellectual knowledge to material, spiritual, and emotional awareness. The degree requires 45 credits in art history and visual art courses, a minor in Behavioral Science, and the General Education requirements including a foreign language.

Total Credits: 124-129

Art History Foundation - 9

ARTH 325 - Prehistoric to Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 326 - Renaissance to Modern Art Credits: 3
ARTH 440 - Art Since 1945 Credits: 3

Pre-Art Therapy Emphasis - 36

Topics in Pre-Art Therapy - 3

ART 380

(3 credits required from topics which relate to the study or practice of art therapy.)

2-D Courses - 15

ART 104 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 105 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 106 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ART 207 - Basic Design I Credits: 3
PHTO 116 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3

3-D Courses - 6

ART 107 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 209 - Basic Design II Credits: 3

Advanced Visual Art - 12 Credits

Selected in consultation with the advisor from advanced drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics courses.

Behavioral Science Minor-20

A minor in Behavioral Sciences is required for this degree. Behavioral Science Minor requires at least 14 credits in courses numbered 300 and above. These credits are to be selected from the following areas: anthropology, family studies, geography, psychology or sociology. Students choosing this minor should consult with the chair of the department.

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 301 - Human Development—Lifespan Credits: 3
PSYC 410 - Introduction to Theories in Counseling & Psychotherapy Credits: 3
PSYC 454 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
PSYC 460 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: 3
5 additional credits