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Graduate Pathway in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling (2-Semester) Leading to Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling

INTO Group - Hofstra University

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 42,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1935

Total Students: 11,131 +

Int. Students: 932 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Pathway in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling (2-Semester) Leading to Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling

Program Overview

An INTO Hofstra Graduate Pathway program in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Hofstra University. Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Hofstra University. This transition from an INTO Hofstra program to a university degree program is called progression.

Creative Arts Therapy Counseling
The Master of Arts degree (MA) in creative arts therapy counseling, currently approved by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), is designed to provide students with a critical knowledge base comprised of content areas identified by both the American Art Therapy Association and New York State Education Department. Graduates will be prepared to work effectively in hospitals, agencies, rehabilitation centers, adult facilities, day treatment centers, mental health centers and schools. Graduates work with individuals who have experienced mental and physical illness, trauma, addictions, changes in living, developmental disabilities, autism, and those who seek personal development. This program is the first step that students take toward achieving New York state creative arts therapy licensure.

This creative arts therapy master's degree incorporates counseling strategies in core courses and selected electives. Our electives include expressive therapies (drama, dance, movement, play, poetry, music) as well as courses in other related disciplines such as counseling, marriage and family therapy, and special education.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - Hofstra University

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 65
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with 18 credits of Studio Art, including drawing, painting and 3D art, and 12 credits of psychology courses.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate Hofstra
Scholarships
and Merit Awards
$28,000
• Enrolled Hofstra degree__seeking student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and SAT 1150 (or ACT 23) or minimum 3.5 GPA without standardized test score
• Reward amount varies based on GPA and standardized test scores.
• www.hofstra.edu/admission/adm_firstyear_scholarship.html

Graduate Direct Scholarship
Varies depending on
program
• Varies depending on program
• www.hofstra.edu/academics/grad/grad_fa_scholarships.html

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.