Art Therapists

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Art therapists use drawing, painting and sculpture to help people work through trauma, illness, grief and mental health challenges, in hospitals, schools, rehab centers and private practice.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Psychology · Social Studies

  Builds psychology, which this job uses.

• Band · Arts

  Builds art and music, which this job uses.

• Child Development · Career and Technical

  Builds psychology, which this job uses.

• Health and Wellness · Health and PE

  Builds psychology, which this job uses.

• Creative Writing · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.