
Art Therapy Preparation Concentration, B.A.

As a mental health profession, art therapy counseling combines the therapeutic uses of art with the skills of a professional counselor to help heal and restore the function and emotional health of clients of all ages.
What You’ll Learn
Career Paths
How can an Art Therapy Preparation Concentration benefit me?
If you’re majoring in psychology or art you can pursue a Concentration in Art Therapy Preparation at Westfield State University. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter into a graduate program in Art Therapy without having to meet additional requirements.
Art therapy counselors are trained in both art and therapy
Entry-level practice requires a master's degree. Massachusetts licensure laws apply to art therapists and counselors.
If there is something you want to do, Westfield will help you do it.
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’21 PSYCHOLOGY AND ARTIf you've requested admission to the Art Major on your application form, applicants must successfully pass a portfolio review by the Art Department’s faculty.