Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation: Creative Arts Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (MA)
Admission Requirements

Hofstra University's Office of Admissions has requirements that MUST be met. Please submit the following to them:

1. Three (3) letters of reference
2. Official college transcripts from all previous institutions
3. Non-refundable application fee
4. Interview with the program coordinator *
   * Applicant will receive a notice to call for an interview after the Graduate Admissions Office has received items 1-4.

The Creative Arts Therapy Program has the following requirements:

1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate program with a minimum grade point average of 2.8
2. At least 12 semester hours of course work in psychology (including general, developmental, and abnormal psychology)
3. At least 18 semester hours in studio art (including drawing, 3-D art form, and painting) It is imperative that the applicant evidence a range of experience using a variety of art materials and processes.
4. An art portfolio of at least 10 pieces should be brought to the interview (Slides and CDs are acceptable).

The Department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate. Pre-requisites may be completed while the student is enrolled in the graduate art therapy program. This will be planned under the advisement of the coordinator.

All students must also meet the requirements for the Elementary Inclusion Grades 1-6 program. Students who are entering into the duel program will begin with Creative Arts Therapy and will have time to meet the requirements for the Special Education Program.