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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportPlan of Study: Art Therapy Preparation
First Year Fall
CTC101 Connecting to Carlow – 1 credit
AR148 Critical Exploration Elective – 3 credits
AR205 Intro to Digital Arts & Media Design I – 4 credits
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AR309 Intro to Digital Arts & Media Design II – 4 credits
AR111 2D I – 4 credits
OR
AR115 2D II – 4 credits
SKW101 Foundations of Writing I – 3 credits
First Year Spring
AR149 Contemplation & Action Elective – 3 credits
AR215 3D I: Sustainable Media – 4 credits
OR
AR331 3D II: Ceramics – 4 credits
AR103 Global Art – 3 credits
OR
AR168 Approaches to Contemporary Curating & Art – 3 credits
PY101 Introduction to Psychology – 3
SKC101 Communication: Personal to Professional – 3 credits
Second Year Fall
AR268 Decolonizing Contemporary Art – 3 credits
PY122 Life Span Development Psychology – 3 credits
SKQ101 Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits
SKW102 Foundations of Writing II – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
Second Year Spring
AT205 Foundations of Art Therapy – 3 credits
AR207 Creative Research Methods – 3 credits
AR240 Sophomore Portfolio – 2 credits
AR330 Advanced Projects – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Fall
AR209 Women in Art – 3 credits
AR326 Elementary Art Methods – 3 credits
PY203 Personality Theory – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Spring
AR247 Deaf & Disability Arts – 3 credits
AT339 Expressive Visual Techniques – 3 credits
PY209 Psychological Perspective on Mental Health – 3 credits
PY285 Introduction to Counseling – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Fourth Year Fall
AR370 Colloquium I – 2 credits
AT406 Art Therapy Practicum – 1-3 credits
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PY-450 Internship – 1-4 credits
Ethics & Social Responsibility Elective – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
Fourth Year Spring
AR421 Colloquium II – 2 credits
AR450 Internship – 5 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
General Elective – 3 credits
Total Credits = 120
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