Overview

Our Art Education and Art Therapy (Double Major) major at Alverno College will prepare you to be a licensed teacher of art education (PreK-12th grades), as well as a licensed adaptive arts specialist who can adapt art for children and adults.

Alverno is the only school in Wisconsin to offer an undergraduate double major in art education + art therapy. Our engaging program includes a variety of art studio and art history courses, giving you a solid and creative foundation for planning lessons and developing adaptations for your future students.

Career

Alverno Art Education and Art Therapy (Double Major) graduates are ready for such careers as:

Art educator (PreK through 12th grade)

Adaptive art specialist (PreK through young adulthood)

Recreational activities director

Community art educator

Creative art facilitator

And more!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graphic Designs & Illustration

Media & Methods in Art Therapy

Adaptive Field Experience

Art in Early Childhood & Elementary Sch

Art in the Secondary School

Aesthetic Engagement

Praxis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for all Alverno programs are currently accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

143 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Art Education Art Therapy View 115 other Bachelors in Art Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the appropriate application

Submit your personal documents

Send transcripts: Secondary/high school transcripts showing your date of graduation (please note that all transcripts must be translated into English by an official translator).

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Submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year
Out-of-State

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

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