Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Dissertation: A Phenomenological Analysis of Sense of Belonging Among Community College Educators, Muhammad Owais Aziz
Dissertation: Student Perceptions of the Community of Inquiry in Online Human Anatomy and Physiology Discussion Boards Using 2-D and 3-D Anatomical Models, Timothy J. McGuire
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Dissertation: Graduate Physical Therapy Students Perceived Benefit of Prior Anatomy Experiences Following Their First Semester Graduate Physical Therapy Anatomy Course, Austin Alexander
Thesis: Student Impressions of Undergraduate Art Therapy Education: A Survey, Shana Baird
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Dissertation: The Effect of Sub 5% Oxygen Tension on In Vitro Human Embryo Development, Bradley James Link
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Thesis: The Three Dimensions of Cultural Competency in Art Therapy Education: Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills, Evans Baker
Thesis: Body Image: Indicators and Concern as Demonstrated in a Brief Art Therapy Group, Ashley Busch
Thesis: The Impact of Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type on Drawing Style: A Comparison Between Human Figure Drawings Completed by Elderly Adults with and without Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type, Kate Cronjé
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Thesis: A Phenomenological Observation of the Reductive Printmaking Experience: Implications for Art Therapy, Nicholas Alexander
Thesis: A Study of Art Therapy-Based Approaches to Communication Between Physicians and Pediatric Patients, Carrie Carowan
Thesis: Examining Attachment Styles in Adult Adoptees Using the Bird’s Nest Drawing, Kim Clemens
Thesis: A Comparison of Kinetic Family Drawings by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder And Typically Developing Siblings, Rachel Daniels
Thesis: Emergency Medical Technicians’ Experience with Visual Journaling: A Qualitative Study, Pamela Gandolfi
Thesis: The Use of Art Therapy to Examine Self-Concept with a Breast Cancer Survivor, Melanie Gaskin
Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Stress and Anxiety Reduction Between Working with Clay and Mandala Design Coloring, Sara Julsrud
Thesis: A Proposed Art Therapy Group for Survivors of Suicide Based Upon the Results of a Survivor of Suicide’s Self-Study, Crystal Menicola
Thesis: Exploring the Sibling Relationship Through Art Therapy: A Case Study, Laura Michalski
Thesis: Burnout, Vicarious Traumatization, and Compassion Fatigue Within the Field of Art Therapy, Megan Parrish
Thesis: Art Therapy Assessment of Adult Incarcerated Offenders: A Research Proposal for the Assessment of Locus of Control, Alecia Perreault
Thesis: Exploring Hope and Quality of Life: A Proposal for a Group Art Therapy Hope Intervention for Individuals Diagnosed with Lupus, Paige Scheinberg
Thesis: Art Therapy in a Bereavement Camp Setting to Aid in Emotional Expression and Processing of Loss, Rebecca Snyder
Thesis: Art Therapy and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Case Study, Ashton Sullivan
Thesis: What Is the Effect of Mandala Drawing Versus Art Card Sorting on Mood, Stress, and Anxiety in Individuals with Mood and Anxiety Disorders?, Sara K.M. Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Thesis: Reflections During Internships through Visual Journaling with Mandalas: A Self-Study, Meghan Leisl Bernier
Thesis: The Effects of an Intensive Immersion in Doll-Making and Book Arts, Accompanied by Reflective Journaling, on the Personal Growth and Identity Development of an Art Therapist, Ashley Buchanan
Thesis: An Art-Based Psychoeducational Group for Pregnant Teenagers, Lauren Burinsky
Thesis: Family Art Therapy: A Case Report of a Family with a Child with Autism, E. Lange Eve
Thesis: Examining the Association Between Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction Through the Use of the Couples Drawing and the Bird’s Nest Drawing, Jessica Furiness
Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Published Addiction Art and Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game Addiction Art, Ariel Christine Furler
Thesis: A Proposal for an Exploratory Study of an Art Therapy Group Focused on Body Image with Breast Cancer Survivors, Ricky Jones
Thesis: A Proposal for an Art Therapy Intervention to Support A Child Whose Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer, Jenna Nicole Kelley
Thesis: A Study of Life Experiences Influencing Art Therapy as a Career Choice, Raleigh Ann Spires King
Thesis: A Cross-Cultural Study of Korean and American Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Suhyun Tess Lee
Thesis: Exploring the Use of Visual Journaling During Art Therapy Internships: A Self Study, Mary Madison Lovett
Thesis: Culture’s Impact on Drawing Styles: A Comparison of Indian, Indian-American, and American Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Ashy Palliparambil
Thesis: A Mixed Methods Study Examining the Efficacy of Art Media on Stress Reduction, Lilani Pecht
Thesis: A Comparison of Human Figures Drawn by Cochlear Implant Recipients and Children with Hearing, Molly Frances Pettit
Thesis: Case Studies in Working with Loving-Kindness Meditation and Art Therapy for Those Suffering from Chronic Pain, Jessica N. Ropars
Thesis: The Efficacy of Art Therapy in Increasing Coping Skills and Decreasing Loneliness in Children of Individuals Who Are Substance Addicted, Stefanie Scannell
Thesis: Clergy Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Art Therapy, Joanna Harris Tarr
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Thesis: Philosophical Concerns: Implications for Art Therapy, Anzhela Akbarova
Thesis: Art Therapists’ Strategies for Improving Adolescent Self-Esteem: A Qualitative Study, Jennifer Lauren Barnette
Thesis: A Grant Proposal for an Art Therapy Open Studio for the Homeless Population of Hampton Roads, Virginia, Jessica Renée Chevalier
Thesis: A Proposal for an Art Therapy Intervention for the Reduction of Dementia Caregiver Stress, Eileen Douglas
Thesis: Art Therapy Support Group for Siblings of Children with Autism, Christine McCann Giardina
Thesis: An Art-Based Self-Study of Immersion in Amish Culture: Implications for Art Therapists, Alison R. Hunt
Thesis: Art Therapy and Anorexia: A Heuristic Self-Study from Treatment to Career, Katie Kiskinis
Thesis: The Effect of Art Therapy on the Working Memory of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Kelly N. Lee
Thesis: A Proposed Bereavement Art Therapy Group for Children Who Experienced a Loss, Laurie McArthur
Thesis: A Study of Artwork by Individuals with Eating Disorders, Michelle L. Mong
Thesis: An African-American Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey with the Use of Visual Journaling, Kristen Spellman
Thesis: Proposal for an Art-Based Program Promoting Positive Identity Formation in Sexual Minority Youth, Anthony Philip Stroud
Thesis: Exploring the Effects of an Art Based Trauma Protocol with an Active Duty Police Officer Experiencing Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Khaki Wieters
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Thesis: Life Drawing with Gross Anatomy Medical Students and Implications for Art Therapy, Elliott Addesso
Thesis: Exploring American Indian Adolescents’ Needs Through a Community-Driven Study, Emily Gordon Basto
Thesis: The Effects of Coloring Books on Children’s Drawings: Implications for Art Therapy, Sarah Elizabeth Garrison
Thesis: The Application of Art Therapy Techniques to The Resolution of Conflict, Maggie Hart
Thesis: Attachment Styles and Children in Foster Care: A Study Involving Art Therapy Evaluation, Abigail Johnson
Thesis: Mindfulness Meditation and Art Making: Implications for Art Therapy, Susan Kathleen Mahl
Thesis: The Chakra Energy System and Art Therapy: A Heuristic Study, Linda Scalise
Thesis: An Art Therapy Approach to Addressing Burnout Prevention Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers, HoiLam Tang
Thesis: Using Art Therapy to Increase Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Homeless Mothers Living in a Shelter, Mandi Elizabeth Wines
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Thesis: A Content Analysis of Acculturating Hispanics’ Artwork: Implications for Art Therapy, Sarah Bufogle
Thesis: Art Therapy with Native American Cancer Survivors: An Observation of Nonverbal Communication Styles, Kathryn Dengler
Thesis: An Exploration of the Effects of an Arm Movement Intervention Upon Artwork: Implications for Art Therapy, Alicia K. Hurst
Thesis: Integrating Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy into Art Therapy: Depression Treatment in Juvenile Justice Settings, Elizabeth Illig
Thesis: Prostate Cancer Patients’ Physiological Responses to Coloring a Mandala or Working a Maze Puzzle, John Daniel Lorance Jr.
Thesis: Raising Girls’ Self-Esteem: An Art Therapy Approach Using Photography, Alison McAllister
Thesis: Guidelines for Group Art Therapy Videos: Connecting Group Process with Production, Sarah D. E. Newton
Thesis: Visual Journaling: An Intervention to Influence Stress, Anxiety and Affect Levels in Medical Students, Amanda Patton
Thesis: Art Made by Native American Women with Breast Cancer, Hanni Woelk
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Thesis: Exploring the Applicability of Visual Thinking Strategy to Group Art Therapy with Adolescents, Jessica Rae Hirsh Angle
Thesis: Mandala as a Measure of Change with Adult Residents of a Homeless Shelter, Mary W. Cochran
Thesis: Adults’ Responses to the Art Process and Interaction with Art Media, Madeline Couch
Thesis: A Study on the Effects of Wheel Throwing and a Child Diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Jennifer Evans
Thesis: Toward an Understanding of Serial Killers Through Their Artwork: Implications for Forensic Art Therapy, Kelly Macionis
Thesis: A Group Art Therapy Intervention to Increase Self-Efficacy in Battered Women, Sheryl Marie Morrison
Thesis: A School Art Therapy Group: Helping Eighth Grade Students Decrease Disruptive Behaviors and Increase Coping Skills Before the Transition to High School, Erin Spier
Thesis: College Athletes’ Human Figure Drawings, Kaitlin Taggart
Thesis: Graduate Art Therapy Experience of Students of Color, Keena Tarrant
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Thesis: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Art Making, Kelly Andrews
Thesis: An Investigation into the Coming-Out Experience for Families of Homosexuals: Understanding Through Personal Artmaking and Dialogue, Micah Bennett
Thesis: Art Therapy with Adults with Autism, Kimberly Dennler
Thesis: The Effects of Music on Art Making with Older Adults, Gertrude W. Goodwin
Thesis: An Exploration of Artists’ Use of Color, Kate Horn
Thesis: Characteristics of Human Figure Drawings Created by Students with Learning Disabilities, Monika L. Isip
Thesis: An Art Therapy Intervention to Help Military Children Cope with Parental Deployment, Eleanor Kai Lampell
Thesis: Art Therapy and Sensory Stimulation to Decrease Agitation: A Pilot Study, Leslie Cristen LaVergne
Thesis: Color in Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Melanie Metelsky
Thesis: The Healing Potential of Art: A Psychobiographical Study of Three Artists, Amy Reahard
Thesis: Stress Management Through Art-Making, Karina Schwarz
Thesis: Art Therapists’ Response to Countertransference: An Exploratory Study, Rachael Smith
Thesis: Perceptions of Art Therapy as Portrayed Through the Media, Heidi Torres
Thesis: Professional Outcomes of Eastern Virginia Medical School Art Therapy Graduates, Heather Tyng
Thesis: Implications for Using Transpersonal Art Therapy with African Americans, Robin Coley Wooling
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Thesis: Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder in Adult Favorite Weather Drawings, Carrie L. Elder
Thesis: A Cross-Cultural Study of Hearing and Hearing-Impaired Children’s Human Figure Drawings, Chia-Liang Timothy Hu
Thesis: Color and Depression in the Diagnostic Drawing Series, Cara Emily Levitt
Thesis: Social Class and Art Therapy, Heather B. Ring
Thesis: Heuristic Research Study: Implications for Art Therapy in Smoking Cessation, Sarah Roberts