Minor in Art Therapy for Psychology Majors at SUNY Plattsburgh

Minor in Art Therapy for Psychology Majors and Minors

Our Art Therapy Minor Allows You To

• Learn about the field of art therapy.
• Work with clients under the supervision of a registered art therapist.
• Gain a solid background in art techniques, aesthetic judgement, and personal expression.
• Prepare a comprehensive portfolio for application to graduate programs in art therapy.

Minor in Art Therapy (Psychology Major and Minor)
(24 credits)

Students interested in pursuing graduate work in the field are provided a diverse, challenging and creative blend of course work that follows the American Art Therapy Association guidelines for undergraduate study. Students develop a professional portfolio, learn about the field through coursework (ART 325 or PSY 326 - Introduction to Art Therapy), and experience the field under the supervision of a registered art therapist in the Art Therapy Practicum (PSY 327).

Art Therapy Practicum is a 3-credit course, combining site-based experiences with weekly art therapy supervision. On site supervisors (including social workers, special education teachers, activity therapy directors, school psychologists and counselors) provide guidance and mentoring as the art therapy student explores education systems, hospital settings, extended care facilities and other professional practice placements. Students offer individual and small group creative art experiences as well as related support activities in their settings.

Program Requirements

• View the art therapy minor for psychology majors and minors course curriculum. Note: this 304kB PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
• View art course descriptions.
• View psychology course descriptions.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about art therapy at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Rick Mikkelson, Co-Coordinator
Professor of Art
Office: Myers Fine Arts 209
Phone: (518) 564-2464
Email: Richard.Mikkelson@plattsburgh.edu

Taher Zandi, Co-Coordinator
Distinguished Teaching Professor
Office: Sibley 227
Phone: (518) 564-3377
Email: zandit@plattsburgh.edu