MA in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University

The Master of Arts (MA) in creative arts therapy counseling equips students with essential knowledge aligned with standards set by the American Art Therapy Association and New York State Education Department. Graduates gain the skills to work in diverse settings including hospitals, mental health centers, schools, and rehabilitation facilities, serving individuals facing mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, developmental disabilities, and personal growth needs. This program serves as the foundational requirement for obtaining New York state licensure in creative arts therapy. The curriculum blends core counseling techniques with specialized electives spanning expressive therapies (such as drama, dance, music, and poetry) and related fields like marriage and family therapy and special education.

This application-focused creative arts therapy program emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical skill development. Full-time students holding a bachelor's degree can finish the program in two years, while part-time and non-matriculated students follow customized study plans. Required undergraduate courses may be completed during the first year of graduate study, with all prerequisites needing fulfillment within 12 months of program admission.