Art Therapy

The Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture introduces students to a professional pathway that integrates mental health, human services and the creative process. The program supports students’ development of a broad range of skills needed to succeed in careers from art therapy to counseling, enriching the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Tyler Art Therapy offers students access to the resources of the nation's leading art schools; a large, urban, public research university; and faculty who are committed to the power of healing through art. Students benefit from the school’s location in Philadelphia and the city’s rich array of schools, communities, clinics, museums and galleries near Temple, opening up opportunities for networking, internships, jobs and graduate school.

Student community
The Therapeutic Art Club of Temple University brings together students interested in art therapy for discussions, art-making, guest speakers and events to support the community, including self-care nights and mental health awareness workshops.

 

Apply Now: Undergraduate First Year 

Apply Now: Undergraduate Transfer  

Upcoming Events

  • April 28, 2024
  • 1:00pm

This exhibition features work by young artists from schools across Philadelphia created under the tutelage of Tyler's student art teache...

Lecture Series and Seminars

News

  • The Art of Student Teaching Encourages Confidence and Creativity

    Assistant Professor and Program Head of Art Education Renee Jackson, PhD, delves into this year’s The Art of Student Teaching exhibition, on view this month fro...

  • Art Therapy's Hope Springs Installation Spreads Joy Across All Programs

    Art Therapy major Kianna Cooper (BA ’22) unwinds a length of black thread, snips it and knots an end around a colorful, twisted wire-and-glass bead object. Then...

  • Tyler Community Sustains Vibrant Presence on the International Art and Design Stage Throughout 2021

    In a recent issue of NAEA's  Translations,  Associate Professor Lisa Kay shares field research and techniques to better equip art...