Overview

This Creative Arts Therapies - Art, Drama, or Music major at Fitchburg State University draws on the expertise of faculty in multiple departments, allowing you to form multiple mentoring relationships. This degree is awarded as a Bachelor of Arts (BA), you will complete courses demonstrating intermediate proficiency in a world language, positioning you with versatile clinical skills.

Program Overview

Arts, psychology and human services come together to create this unique degree program. You will select a concentration in art, drama or music, and get extensive training in that discipline.

In addition, you will also take extensive coursework in psychology and human services, participating in pre-clinical practicums.

This major prepares you for entry-level positions in human services settings, such as social service agencies, child care programs or specialized school programs and other community settings.

It is also designed to prepare you for entry into a professional, Master of Arts degree licensure program in an expressive therapies mode and mental health counseling.

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate critical inquiry and analysis skills to engage constructively in intellectual discourse with the art fields
Demonstrate knowledge and competency with technologies used in the artistic processes.
Develop technical and creative skills in expressive arts modes, performing, or visual arts.
Work with performing and visual arts media to communicate thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Apply an integrated arts approach in pre-clinical settings.
Develop a studio practice in the chosen expressive arts mode.
Discuss and write about theoretical perspectives in expressive arts therapies
Engage in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
Draw upon imagination, play, and improvisation to engage groups and individuals in creative learning experiences.
Discuss and present an awareness of personal creative process.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts in Community
Lifespan Development
Abnormal Psychology
Crisis Intervention
Ear Training
Child Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Music Drama View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

official high school transcript (first\‑year applicants)
official college transcripts from all colleges attended (required for transfer applicants)
course\‑by\‑course international credential evaluation of all transcripts for applicants educated outside the u.s. (accepted agencies: spantran, wes, ece)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17966 USD / year

≈ 17966 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcome

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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