• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation Updates

Art Therapy Minor

Art therapy blends creative expression with psychological insight to support mental health and emotional well-being. Through a combination of art, psychology and human development courses, students learn how visual arts can be used as a powerful tool for communication, healing and personal growth. Whether you’re pursuing a career in counseling, education or the arts, this minor adds a meaningful, human-centered dimension to your studies.

Requirements

The minor in Art Therapy introduces students to the healing potential of art. In addition to coursework in Art Therapy, students take foundational courses in Psychology and studio courses in Visual Art. With this minor, students have the foundation for graduate study in Art Therapy. A minor in Art Therapy requires 21 hours consisting of the following: