Art Therapy

Department of Visual Arts

Use Art to Support Emotional Wellness

Discover a unique path at Lipscomb, where undergraduates gain hands-on, pre-professional experience in the growing field of art therapy. Here, we blend studio art mastery with foundational psychology, equipping you to utilize the language of creative expression as a dynamic tool for self-expression and emotional resilience.

Useful Information

Entrance portfolios

During the Admission Application process to the Department of Visual Arts, and as an introduction of who you are as an artist, you must submit a portfolio of work. It must include original artwork that is representative of your skill and unique talent.

Departmental Scholarships

The Department of Visual Arts awards scholarships to new and returning students. An entrance portfolio must be used to apply for one of our departmental scholarships.

Study Abroad

As a student, you may want to consider travel courses. These are offered each year and create unique travel learning opportunities to New York City, Chicago, Paris, Berlin and more. Each experience is designed to take advantage of the site's specific art venues and experiences.

Career Paths

To practice as an art therapist, a master's degree is required. Lipscomb’s undergraduate art therapy major prepares you for this next step by blending the necessary art and psychology courses required for graduate school. As licensed clinicians, professional art therapists are equipped to work in both clinical and non-clinical settings, serving diverse populations within the space of mental well-being.

Clinical Art Therapist

Use creativity to help individuals navigate mental health, trauma, and life challenges in healthcare and counseling settings.

School Art Therapist

Support students' emotional well-being and academic success through art-based interventions.

Community Art Therapist

Lead arts-based wellness programs for nonprofits, community organizations, healthcare, and senior living settings.