About Our Art Minor
The School of Arts and Humanities and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences work in tandem to offer a minor in Art Therapy. This burgeoning field draws from the disciplines of psychology, art, and other creative processes to promote healing and overall well-being for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
Our minor provides you with a foundation for continued study, or for work in community arts programs and organizations where art is used as part of the therapeutic process.
For more information contact Trish Long, Ph.D. at (207) 602-2099 or plong3@une.edu.
Curricular Requirements for the UNE minor in Art Therapy
A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at UNE may minor in Art Therapy with the approval of the Director of the School of Art and Humanities or the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with greater than 50% course overlap with Art Therapy minor requirements will not be allowed.
The minor in Art Therapy requires a total of twenty-one (21) credits (twelve (12) from Psychology and nine (9) from the Arts) with a minimum grade of C- in each course.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 205 – Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 410 – Theories, Research, and Practice of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 430 – Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Select Three (3) Courses From the Following | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 101 – Watercolor | 3 |
| ART 102 – Photography | 3 |
| ART 104 – Painting I | 3 |
| ART 105 – Elements of Acting | 3 |
| ART 106 – Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 110 – Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 113 – Three-Dimensional Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 114 – Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 118 – Drawing and Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 124 – The Painted Book | 3 |
| ART 199 – Topics Courses (any media) | 3 |
| ART 214 – Color Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 234 – Digital Animation | 3 |
| MUS 150 – African Drumming Ensemble | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 21 |
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Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
In the event that the above courses have been taken to fulfill requirements for the Art Education Major or an Art Minor, students will be required to take nine (9) credits from the following options:
| Alternate Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 102 – Photography | 3 |
| ART 114 – Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 199 – Art Topics Course | 3 |
| ART 214 – Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 230 – Graphic Design | 3 |