In Short
The Creative Arts Therapies major is designed for students interested in learning about arts therapies and how modalities of drama, music and art are utilized in working with children and adults in a variety of settings.
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.
This program 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.
Experiential Opportunities
Internships
ARTeries
Concert Band
Fitchburg State Choirs
Community Orchestra
Jazz and Modern Band
Undergraduate Research Conference
Study Abroad
Curriculum and Other Information
The learning outcomes of this program include:
- 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.
- Actors
- Arts Directors
- Community Health Workers
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Therapists