Overview

At this Art Therapy program from the University of Wisconsin-Superior you’ll learn how to use art materials and techniques to help improve people’s self-esteem, wellbeing and personal development.

Key Facts

Through field work in the community, you’ll be introduced to organizations that work with people experiencing various illnesses, trauma or other life challenges. You will witness and participate in the application of art therapy practices through supervised, hands-on experiences. Additional courses in studio art, art history and psychology will challenge and enhance your discipline-specific skills and knowledge.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Art Therapy graduate with resume-enhancing practical experience and are fully prepared to work in the mental health field or apply for advanced degrees in art therapy or counseling.

Understand the theory, psychology and use of color

Understand how to engage people’s minds and feelings through art

Understand and be able to use the connection between art and psychology in therapy

Develop self-awareness and self-expression and promote it in others

Be challenged to practice and improve your visual arts technical and creative problem-solving skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design

Professional Practices in Visual Arts

Drawing

Photography

Modern Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

59 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Superior, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic factors, including college preparatory credits
Non-academic factors

Admissions essay (optional)
International students are evaluated on the same criteria – Academic and Non-Academic Factors and Application Essay (optional) – and must also meet the English proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year
Out-of-State

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year

Living costs

Superior

United States

1061 - 1759 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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