Art Therapy
Use creativity to support healing and human development at BVU.
BVU’s Art Therapy program blends visual art, psychology, and human development to prepare you for graduate study and careers in therapeutic and clinical settings.
Why study Art Therapy at BVU
A BVU Art Therapy degree combines psychology and studio art to prepare you for graduate study and a meaningful career helping others through creative expression.
Integrated Curriculum
Build a strong foundation in both psychology and visual art.
Faculty Mentorship
Receive personalized advising as you prepare for graduate school and licensure.
Graduate School Preparation
Develop the academic and professional skills needed for advanced study.
Interdisciplinary Learning
Explore the connections between creativity, mental health, and human development.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students connect creative practices with human development.
Foundations in psychology and studio art
Applied coursework and supervised practica
Clinical preparation and portfolio development
Arts & Design Facilities
- Metal Shop – MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxy-acetylene welders; plasma cutter, dry cut saws, band saw, and sand blasting.
- Ceramics – Mixing clay, formulating and applying glazes, kiln firing, electric and kick wheels, plus extruders and slab rollers.
- Woodshop – Band saw, table saw, panel saw, radial arm saw, sliding compound miter saw, lathe, laser drill press, sanding station, and many hand tools.
- Painting – A flexible space with many easels and taborets along with custom pigment mixing for oil, acrylic, and encaustic paints.
- Printmaking – Four high-end intaglio and lithograph presses, including lithography stones.
- Mac Lab – Mac computers with large monitors, loaded with the most recent version of Adobe CS, several digital scanners, color laser printers, large format printers, and an archival printer.
- Gallery Spaces – Two different gallery spaces with customizable lighting and digital projection capabilities.
BVU art therapy graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Meet the People Behind Your Program
Build a career of influence.
Support healing through creativity and compassion.