BA in Creative Arts, Creative Arts Therapy Studies Concentration

San Jose State University

The Creative Arts, Creative Arts Therapy Studies Concentration, BA degree offered by the Department of Humanities, provides a preparatory pathway toward professional training in Arts Therapy. As part of the oldest interdisciplinary arts program in the CSU (since 1956), this concentration emphasizes the integration of studies in the arts and wellness with a minor in Psychology. Students explore therapeutic applications of the arts, with a focus on developing skills in the visual arts. The program supports those interested in careers in arts, health, and community practice. It also prepares students for graduate study in arts therapy or counseling fields.