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Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Art Therapy

Concordia University Chicago (CUC)

River Forest campus — River Forest, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 36,430
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Art therapists use art for healing and growth among their clients, which may include children, victims of abuse, people with disabilities and senior citizens. As the nation’s aging population increases, there has been a significant rise in the need for mental health professions. Art therapy is a growing career field and can serve as a complement to other types of therapy, by using the creative process to help people improve their mental health. In this pre-professional program you will take courses in studio art, ranging from drawing to ceramics to printmaking. You will also have required psychology classes, exploring topics such as group dynamics and theories of personality. A course on professional strategies for artists will, among other items, help you put together a well-designed portfolio—a graduate school admissions requirement—that emphasizes your skills in a variety of mediums.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 36,430
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

River Forest campus

River Forest, Illinois, United States

7400 Augusta Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary, today Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is a comprehensive university with more than 6,000 full-time students enrolled in baccalaureate, master's and doctoral study. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the University is one of eight colleges and universities that are part of a nationwide Concordia University System. As a private, liberal-arts-based university, Concordia's vibrant, engaging academic community is designed to help students reach their full potential. CUC cultivates within each of its students the ideal...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.