Art Therapy Program

The art therapy program at Houston Baptist University prepares students for careers as an occupational therapist or recreational therapist. The program focuses on drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical disorders. Program course include: art, history and theory of art therapy, art therapeutic techniques, psychopathy, patient assessment and diagnosis, cultural diversity issues, legal and ethical practice issues, and professional standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer art therapy program.

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Houston Baptist University (HBU)

112 Lamar Dr, Hillsboro, TX

HBU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at HBU.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among students admitted to Houston Baptist University are within the range of 22 to 27 on the ACT, or 1450 to 1780 for the SAT exam. 38% of students that apply are admitted to HBU, of which 13% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for HBU is the "Huskies", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.hbu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Therapists, All Other

Description

All therapists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).