Undergraduate Art Therapy Programs in the United States Survey Report

Undergraduate art therapy programs outnumber graduate programs in the United States, yet they lack a parallel set of educational standards. An online survey collected data from 38 out of 54 undergraduate art therapy programs. Similarities among programs included: curricular requirements, credential-...

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Published in:Art therapy 2021-01, Vol.38 (1), p.33-41
Main Authors: Schwartz, Jennifer B., Rastogi, Meera, Pate, Michelle C., Scarce, Joseph H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allied Health Occupations Education
Art Therapy
College Curriculum
College Faculty
College Programs
Credentials
Curricula
Degree Requirements
Field Experience Programs
Field study
guidelines
Outcomes of Education
pre-professional
survey
undergraduate education
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:Undergraduate art therapy programs outnumber graduate programs in the United States, yet they lack a parallel set of educational standards. An online survey collected data from 38 out of 54 undergraduate art therapy programs. Similarities among programs included: curricular requirements, credential-holder provided advising and fieldwork supervision, and a statistically significant number of students who continue on to study graduate level art therapy. Program differences included: learning outcomes, faculty body, fieldwork requirements, and gate-keeping practices. The results implied an increased need for art therapy faculty trained to teach undergraduates, expanded scope of practice for educated para-professionals working in non-clinical community settings, increased access for a diverse student body into graduate level education, and need for development of undergraduate education standards.
ISSN:0742-1656
2159-9394
DOI:10.1080/07421656.2019.1698226