Art Therapy

Through the study of art therapy, your talents in the visual arts and your compassion for others will go hand in hand. explore multiple ways to bring about healing and help many reach their full potential through art. our small class sizes will bring you in-depth, hands-on insight into the field of art therapy. our professional faculty will guide you through real-time events and social situations. you will have the opportunity to interact with individuals in guided settings to experience the power of co-creating within an art therapy context. whether you wish to use your garnered knowledge for education, medicine, geriatrics, private practice or graduate school, you will be well-equipped for the field.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Social workers social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. clinical social workers also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral and emotional issues. rehabilitation counselors rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental or emotional disabilities live independently. they work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living. recreational therapists recreational therapists plan, direct and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries or illnesses. these therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social and emotional well-being.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: