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Master of Creative Arts Therapy

Nazareth University

  • Rochester, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Nazareth University campus

About the program

A music therapy master's with psychotherapy training, In 48-credit and 60-credit equivalency formats.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge in Creative Arts Therapy. Apply discipline-specific methods and practical skills to academic and professional contexts. Communicate ideas and solutions effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Health Services Specialist
  • Clinical Support Professional
  • Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Master's with advanced practice
  • Theory and research in music therapy and interprofessional collaboration: 48 credits for those with a music therapy background
  • Or 60 credits combined with the equivalency certificate. Full or part-time study takes about 2-2.5 Years with clinical experience on and off campus.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree with course-by-course credential evaluation (TEC or NACES member)
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 (Applicants below 3.0 May apply with an explanation)
  • Two recommendation letters
  • English test score
  • No GRE/GMAT
  • Declaration of Finances. Some programmes (art therapy
  • Music education
  • Music therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (course-by-course evaluation by TEC or a NACES member), Two recommendation letters, No GRE or GMAT, Some programmes (art therapy, Music education, Music therapy, Physical therapy, Speech-language pathology) have their own requirements and deadlines.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 120

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Recommendation Letters Where Required
  • Identification Document
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Additional Program Materials If Required.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Creative Arts Therapy. Prepare academic transcripts and required supporting documents. Provide a curriculum vitae and recommendation letters where required. Complete the application form. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials if required. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,870, $19,446 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$1,950 USD

Program details

CampusMain campus (4245 East Avenue, Rochester)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Interprofessional Health and Human Services
DepartmentCreative Arts Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60,48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.