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Art Therapy Program Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate program at an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative index of 3.0 and "B" average in the major field. Prior course work must include 18 credit hours in studio art and 15 credits in psychology. Nine out of fifteen credit hours in psychology must be in the following courses: Introduction to Psychology or General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and a Child Developmental Psychology or Adolescent Psychology course.
  2. Official transcripts.
  3. Two letters of recommendation. (You may include a third letter;optional.)
  4. Application and fee.
  5. Submission of 20 slides indicating competency in two- and three- dimensional work. (CD-ROM or DVD submission only in Powerpoint)
  6. Resume.
  7. Copy of teacher certification, if applicable.
  8. The secretary of the Creative Arts Therapy Department will contact the applicant directly following review of his or her application materials to arrange an interview, which will also include the portfolio review.
  9. Please submit a digital / photographic image with your application materials.

Application Information

  • Click here to download PDF file for application.
  • Please note -- the admission deadline has changed for the art therapy program to January 15.
  • INTERVIEWS FOR ART THERAPY PROGRAM WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR 2/8/08- PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY - for those applying from a great distance, SightSpeed Online interviews and /or telephone interviews will be available.
  • February 15th applications will be accepted on a space basis only for the Fall semester.
  • 2007-2008 applicant interview information and established dates.

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Music Therapy Program Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a "B" average in the major field. An applicant who does not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her personal statement; please see the Personal Statement section of the admissions application form for further information. Prior coursework must include 3 credit hours in psychology.
  2. Official transcripts.
  3. Two letters of recommendation. (You may include a third letter;optional.)
  4. Application and fee
  5. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
  6. A live audition on the student's primary instrument.
  7. Demonstration of basic proficiency on the piano and guitar.
  8. Resume.
  9. A representative from the Music Therapy Specialization will contact the applicant directly following review of his or her application materials to arrange an interview, which will include an audition.

Application Information

  • Click here to download PDF file for application.
  • Please note -- the admission deadlines will be changing for applications for Fall of 2008. Please check back soon for updates that will reflect admission application deadlines by May 31, 2007.
  • Admission deadlines: April 1 for Fall, October 1 for Spring.
    Applications received after the stated deadline will be processed on a space-available basis.
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