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This program is designed for students interested in applying art skills and counseling skills together in a therapy setting. It is a pre-graduate program with a double major.

The undergraduate double major in Pre-Art Therapy includes 30 hours in each area with the courses designated below (27 of 30 hours specified in each major area):

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ART-121   Drawing I3 Hours
This course presents the basic elements of observational drawing: composites and structure, use of line, movement and space. Gain an awareness and confidence to create on paper what your eye sees. For declared majors within the Division of Art.
ART-221   Drawing II3 Hours
This course expands on drawing from observation while exploring techniques in color, dry media, wet media, mixed media and printmaking. Prerequisite: ART-121.
ART-224   Design I: Two-Dimensional Design3 Hours
An introductory course dealing with the abstract elements of line, texture, shape, space, color, values, and patterns. Employs basic media techniques and tools with emphasis on craftsmanship.
ART-241   Ceramics I3 Hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the traditional and nontraditional forms of working in clay as applied to slab construction, coil construction, slip casting, extruding, and modeling. Technical information includes clay mixing, glaze formulating, and kiln firing. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324 or permission of the professor.
ART-251   Sculpture I3 Hours
An introduction to sculpture including basic techniques, skills, and concepts associated with materials used to create contemporary three-dimensional forms. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324.
ART-324   Design II: Three-Dimensional Design3 Hours
A series of problems exploring the various elements of design. Problems are introduced to challenge individual interpretation in three-dimensional space. Prerequisite: ART-224.
ART-331   Painting I3 Hours
Painting I focuses on introducing a wide variety of painting materials, media and methods. Developing methods of transferring thinking and concepts into visual ideas through the interdisciplinary techniques of photography, printmaking, drawing, and other media will also be explored. This class will also encourage the student to begin the study of critical theory and how it may be applied to their individual art practice. Prerequisites: ART-121 or permission of the professor.
ART-332   Painting II3 Hours
Painting II emphasizes an in-depth exploration of a medium of choice. Developing a personal style and individual voice in painting, with a more advanced study and integration of conceptual and critical thinking will be important. Interdisciplinary techniques will also be encouraged. This class should be the beginning of portfolio development for all painting majors. Prerequisite: ART-331.
ART-343   Ceramics II3 Hours
A continuation of Ceramics I with emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze formulas, and firing techniques. Prerequisite: ART-241.
Students should also take one course from the following:
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ART-381   Art History I3 Hours
Prehistory and the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. This course uses lecture, slides, and field trips to thoroughly understand the development of art during these periods. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-382   Art History II3 Hours
The Renaissance and the Baroque through the Modern World. This course uses lectures, slides, and field trips to better understand the continuing development of art to our present time. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-383   Early Renaissance3 Hours
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 13th century to the 16th century with special emphasis on the Early Renaissance in Italy. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-384   High Renaissance3 Hours
An in-depth study of the climax of art in Italy (1495-1520) and its influence in other countries of Europe. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-385   Baroque Art3 Hours
Study of the impact of the Reformation and Baroque influence on European art from 1580 to 1720. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-386   Impressionism3 Hours
Painting and sculpture of the Nineteenth Century with special emphasis on French Impressionism. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-387   Modern Art3 Hours
Survey of international art from post-Impressionism to the present time, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-476   Art Enrichment3 Hours
Includes trips to surrounding cities and states and to foreign countries to see spectacular pieces of art, sculpture, and architecture. An in-depth study of museums, churches, and cultural atmosphere of the country. Course satisfies intercultural studies requirement. May be repeated.
Additional Art courses recommended:
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ART-281   Commercial Layout and Design3 Hours
An introduction to the preparation of graphic design and advertising art for reproduction, including the essentials of art work, boards, rules, type, grounds, and printing production. Prerequisites: ART-238, ART-273, and ART-375.
ART-351   Sculpture II3 Hours
This course develops the integration of sculpture through conceptual, aesthetic, and technical investigations into advanced sculptural processes and issues, in addition to technical demonstrations. Prerequisite: ART-251.
ART-379   Color Theory3 Hours
Color Theory emphasizes an understanding of the physical, emotiona and psychological aspects of color. How color is used in visual communication and media is also studied. Color as a visual language is explored through conceptual, practical and problem solving methods. Prerequisites: ART-224.
ART-441   Ceramics III3 Hours
A continued development, exploration, and practical application of technologic and aesthetic concepts that relate to a personal direction and a focusing area of concentration. Prerequisites: ART-241 and ART-343 or permission of the professor. May be repeated two times.
30 credit hours
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PSY-150   General Psychology3 Hours
Students will be introduced to the basic schools of thought within the field of psychology. Four major aspects of psychology will then be considered: (a) theories of personality and human development, (b) stress and adaptation, (c) interpersonal relationships and (d) psychopathology and therapy. These concepts will be explored in the light of research, personal experience, and a consideration of Biblical principles that apply to the study of human behavior. Throughout this introductory overview of the field, students will be assessed in, reflect upon, discuss, and write about the insights gained about themselves.
PSY-152   General Psychology II3 Hours
This course exposes psychology majors to psychology's scientific methods, biological foundations of human behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, memory, thinking and language, intelligence, and motivation and emotion.
PSY-250   Developmental Psychology3 Hours
A survey of human development and changes throughout the life cycle.
PSY-251   Child Development3 Hours
The development and characteristics of the child at various stages of his physical, social, and mental growth as it relates to the principles of the learning process and methods of measurement and evaluation. Problems of prediction, guidance, and control of child behavior will be explored.
PSY-252   Adolescent Growth and Development3 Hours
Emphasizes mental, physical, and personality development of the individual during the transitional years from childhood to maturity as it relates to the principles of the learning process and methods of measurement and evaluation.
PSY-355   Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences3 Hours
This is a three-hour course offered each spring semester. Its purpose is to provide the student with an introduction to the concepts and techniques of research methodology as employed in the behavioral sciences including experimental research, field and survey research, content analysis and other unobtrusive techniques, and evaluative assessment research. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate an understanding of the role of research for helping professionals; examining truth-seeking from a scientific and from a Biblical perspective; critiquing current research findings in professional journals; identifying appropriate research methodology for a given problem or topic; completing an empirical research project from start to finish; developing a research manuscript using the APA publication manual guidelines; and developing oral communication skills in presenting one's research project to a professional audience. Prerequisite: MAT-305.
PSY-366   Psychology of Abnormal Behavior3 Hours
Systematic study of behavior pathology with special reference on forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, dynamics, and treatment.
PSY-370   Theories of Personality3 Hours
A survey of some of the major theories of personality development and the parallel therapeutic approaches. The purpose is an attempt to explain shared human nature as well as individual differences. Critical evaluation of the theories from a Christian perspective is a vital component of this class. The course also qualifies as a "writing across the curriculum" course and involves creating and developing the student's own personality theory.
PSY-385   Psychology Practicum2-3 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn about psychology through service in a community agency. Eighty hours of volunteer experience will be acquired over two semesters (40 hrs per) or in one semester. And this course requirement can be fulfilled through ADC-461-464 or SWK-370-371 or SWK-470-471.
PSY-485   Theories of Counseling3 Hours
Surveys various approaches to counseling with emphasis on philosophy underlying the theory. Senior majors begin to write their own theory of counseling as part of this class.
PSY-487   Techniques of Counseling3 Hours
Students will be exposed to many techniques used in counseling to facilitate client change and growth. Role-playing and some supervised "hands on" experiences give students practical experience. Offered Spring semester.
* Students choose between either PSY-250, PSY-251, or PSY-252 and either PSY-487 or PSY-385.

Students should meet the 30 credit-hour total by taking additional courses from the following:
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PSY-210   Introduction to Art Therapy3 Hours
Designed to acquaint the Pre-Art Therapy major with practices and opportunities offered in this field. Offered Spring Term.
PSY-225   Learning and Motivation3 Hours
The major goal of the course is that the student understand the basic principles of conditioning, motivation, and learning derived from experimental research. Students will be encouraged to see the ready application of those principles to the human context in everyday life with numerous illustrations of the application of these principles to the field, to business settings and to therapeutic situations. Course topics may provide an overview of on going research within experimental, cognitive, behavioral, and biological psychology. Offered May Term.
PSY-322   Physiological Psychology3 Hours
A study of the neurophysiology that underlies human behavior. Emphasis will be given to the mechanisms of the central nervous system which mediate sensation, perception, consciousness, motivation, learning, and emotional behavior.
PSY-371   Family Systems Therapy3 Hours
A study of principles, theoretical approaches, specific objectives, and techniques currently used in the "systems theory" approach to marriage and the family. The focus will be on normal developmental problems rather than on psychopathology. This course will present both a systemic and strategic approach to therapy including the theories of Minuchi , Satire, Bowen, and Haley. Prerequisite: 9 hours of Psychology. (Course also listed as SOC-371.) Offered May Term in alternate years.
PSY-380   Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling3 Hours
A survey of the theory, research, and practical application in therapy of the techniques involved in cognitive-behavior modification and therapy. Course work involves case studies, role practice, and an analysis of this theory from a Biblical perspective. Prerequisite: 9 hours of Psychology. Usually a May term class.
PSY-390   Psychology Seminar1 Hours
Papers, lectures, and group discussion of scientific and professional topics by staff and visiting lecturers. Two semester hours required of all majors in Psychology. May be repeated to earn up to 4 hours credit. Sophomore Seminar is for students planning to apply for the major and is not included in the two required seminars.
30 credit hours
NOTE: PSY-210 (Introduction to Art Therapy) is only available on a rotating schedule and is offered every other year. Please be sure to check the course schedule.

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