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Art Therapy Major at Springfield College

Graduates in the Art Therapy major have the professional preparation necessary to work with people of all ages with varying degrees of functional or organic impairment, as well as with traditional populations in schools. Through art therapy, the therapist provides an opportunity for nonverbal expression and communication, which can promote a reconciliation of emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness and personal growth.

Graduates are prepared for work in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals and clinics, community mental health centers, geriatric centers, drug and alcohol clinics, nursing homes, halfway houses, prisons, and special needs schools.

For more information about the art major, contact Dr. Simone Alter-Muri of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, at (413) 748-3752 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Related programs at Springfield College include: Art & Studio Art/Teacher Preparation, Occupational Therapy, and Art Therapy/Human Services Administration. Click here to learn more about the program.