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Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts with concentration in Art Therapy Shorelight Group - University of Wisconsin-Superior Shorelight Group - University of Wisconsin-Superior, USA

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USD 16730

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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62%

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Program Overview

If you’re drawn to helping people manage their emotions and wellbeing, and art is one of your personal interests, then explore the transformative impact of art therapy through our undergraduate art therapy program.

In the classroom, you’ll learn how to use art materials and techniques to help improve people’s self-esteem, wellbeing and personal development. Through field work in the community, you’ll be introduced to organizations that work with people experiencing various illnesses, trauma or other life challenges. You will witness and participate in the application of art therapy practices through supervised, hands-on experiences. Additional courses in studio art, art history and psychology will challenge and enhance your discipline-specific skills and knowledge.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Art Therapy graduate with resume-enhancing practical experience and are fully prepared to work in the mental health field or apply for advanced degrees in art therapy or counseling.

What You’ll Learn
Classroom knowledge and field work are both vital learning environments for art therapy students. The program provides extensive art training and hands-on internship opportunities that highlight the connection between art and wellness.

Through a concentration in art therapy at UW-Superior, you will:

  • Understand the theory, psychology and use of color
  • Understand how to engage people’s minds and feelings through art
  • Understand and be able to use the connection between art and psychology in therapy
  • Develop self-awareness and self-expression and promote it in others
  • Be challenged to practice and improve your visual arts technical and creative problem-solving skills
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    47 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    62% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16730

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10670 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Please note that this is a Member University. The scholarship details will be provided by the University to the student directly. Kindly ask the student to reach out to the University.
    Below is the link for the information that is available on website
    https://www.uwsuper.edu/paying-for-college/international-students/ 

     

    Academic Scholarships

    Scholarship Information

    Aplying for scholarships is a great way to earn free dollars to fund your education. Unlike other types of financial aid, scholarships are cash gifts provided by organizations or donors that do not need to be repaid. Along with many scholarship opportunities in and outside of our community, the UW-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation offers 12 full-tuition scholarships to new, incoming freshmen each year. That means a little time invested upfront could leave you graduating debt-free. Trust us, it’s worth it!

    Students can also apply to the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), which provides students with stipends of either $1,750 or $3,500, to support them while conducting research.

    All scholarships can be easily searched for and located through our scholarship database below. Find scholarships that are the right fit for you by filtering between requirements, type, award amount, audience or departments. You may also view a list of all our scholarships.

    Amount/ Range

    • $1,750 or $3,500.

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