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Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

Art therapy is an integrative mental health and human service profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psycho-therapeutic relationship.The CBU art therapy program is a joint program between the award-winning College of Architecture, Visual Art, and Design and the renowned College of Behavioral and Social Sciences that prepares students for graduate work in art therapy or to pursue graduate work in counseling (marriage and family therapy OR marriage and family therapy with an emphasis in art therapy). Additionally, the art therapy program aligns itself with the educational standards set forth by the American Art Therapy Association ensuring that graduating students meet all necessary requirements to pursue graduate studies in art therapy.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$42,264.00 per year
Housing and Meal Plan - $13,218

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

8432 Magnolia Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92504, West, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$42,264.00 per year
Housing and Meal Plan - $13,218

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

8432 Magnolia Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92504, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official Transcripts: Send us the official sealed copies of all academic records (including transcripts, mark sheets and grade reports, as well as graduation certificates, diplomas and/or completion certificates) from secondary schools, showing dates of attendance, courses taken and grades received. Transfer applicants are required to submit all official college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and accompanying documentation as well. Electronic official transcripts and digital official transcripts sent from a school administrator may be accepted. Transcripts must be sent directly from the educational institution to CBU. Transcripts received by CBU from a third party (including the applicant) are unofficial and cannot be used for an application file. Essay: Submit a personal statement (minimum 3-5 paragraphs) responding to the following question: "What interests you the most about CBU and how can our programs, faculty, and location help you achieve your future goal.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About California Baptist University

California Baptist University offers a dynamic educational experience that blends exceptional academics with spiritual growth and social development.

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