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Bachelor of Art Therapy

Hood College

Frederick, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy at Lewis University focused on art therapy foundations.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Art Therapy. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
Design and media.

Career outcomes

Designer
Creative Producer
Content Creator
Communications Officer
Creative Project Coordinator

Curriculum

Pre-professional degree combining studio art (2-D and 3-D design
Digital photography
Art history) with psychology (abnormal psychology
Lifespan development
Psychotherapeutic techniques)
Introduction to art therapy
Research methods and a senior project and seminar.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts) translated and evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
Passport copy
Proof of one year of finances for F-1
Holistic review
Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).
No minimum GPA published
Holistic review
Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (and any post-secondary) transcripts, Translated and evaluated course-by-course by NACES/WES, Copy of passport, Proof of one year of finances (F-1 applicants).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 15
Spring Nov. Apply online with the Common Application. Upload transcripts evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
An English test (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE 53 or Duolingo 100)
A passport copy and proof of one year of finances for F-1.. Pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit after acceptance. Hood issues the Form I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and book the F-1 visa interview. Hood helps with airport pickup and arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,900 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$350 USD

Program details

Campus	Frederick
Faculty or school	_
Department	Art and Archaeology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.