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Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
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Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
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Are you an Art major interested in helping others? Or are you a Psychology major interested in the therapeutic qualities of art?
Developed in coordination with a licensed art therapist, this 21-credit hour Art Therapy concentration combines art and psychotherapy. You’ll learn about a growing career field that can help people of all ages and situations explore their inner selves and express themselves more thoroughly. This cross-disciplinary program leverages the expertise of our professional Art and Psychology faculty.
In this program you’ll receive an overview of the art therapy field and its purposes, advantages, and various career specializations while taking a combination of art and psychology courses. This combination of courses will prepare you for graduate study, including the creation of a digital portfolio, artist statements, and related professional documents required for graduate-study admission.
EC seniors enrolled in the Art Therapy concentration may be eligible to apply to the Master of Art in Art Therapy graduate program at Marywood University (MU). Application fees are waived. To be eligible, you must:
To apply, eligible students must complete and submit:
EC students accepted in the Art Therapy graduate program at MU will receive a 20% tuition discount and a 50% discount on the student acceptance deposit fee.
