Creative Arts in Therapy (B.S)
The B.S. in Creative Arts in Therapy is a multi-disciplinary program which integrates many areas of study, including Psychology and the Arts. Art Therapy is designated as a mind-body approach by the National Institute of Health. Students of Creative Arts in Therapy are trained to help people find or maintain their own mind/body solutions. They work with individuals, groups and families to facilitate creative growth. In addition to fundamental skills, students gain the theoretical background and applied experience necessary for graduate studies or employment in human services. In order to be registered and board certified in Creative Arts in Therapy it is necessary to acquire an advanced degree.
All students concentrating in any of the performing arts must perform at least once during their career at Russell Sage College.
Core Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
Introduction to Therapy
- Complete concentration course and one other course:
Supporting Courses
- Complete all of the following:
Concentrations
- Complete one of the following concentrations in dance, music, theatre, or visual art.
Concentration in Dance
- Complete the following:
Concentration in Music
- Complete the following:
Concentration in Theater
Complete the following:
Practicum and Internship Requirements
Students are responsible for transportation arrangements to and from practicum and internship settings. Yearly physical examinations and immunizations are required by most Creative Arts Therapy practicum and internship placements. In addition, many of these settings require students to be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history review. Students are responsible for the costs of these processes. Information regarding how to meet these requirements is provided by the program.
Transfer Policy for Visual Arts Concentration
All transfer students concentrating in the visual arts must complete six credits of studio work and the senior project at Russell Sage College, regardless of prior college experience.
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for bachelor degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.200
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage (minimum)
- Completion of 60 liberal arts and sciences credits (minimum)
- Completion of all required General Education coursework
Course Sequencing
Suggested Course Sequence
The following is a general schedule for each of the concentrations in the CAT major. Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning your course schedule. Other course sequences are possible. Consult your advisor or the CAT Program Coordinator. Note also that one can introduce flexibility into this recommended sequence by shifting elective and/or general education slots around to allow one to pursue other courses of personal interest or compensate for scheduling conflicts. Please check with your advisor about course availability and two-year rotations.